About the job
Senior Sanctions Disputes Solicitor | London | 6+ PQE
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a senior Sanctions Disputes Solicitor (6+ PQE) to join a market-leading international disputes and investigations team in London.
This highly regarded practice advises multinational corporates, financial institutions, insurers, traders, shipowners and major commodities businesses on some of the most complex and high-profile sanctions matters globally. The team is particularly recognised for its expertise across the shipping, commodities and international trade sectors.
The successful candidate will work on a broad range of contentious and advisory sanctions matters, including:
Advising on UK, EU and US sanctions regimes, including complex cross-border and overlapping regulatory frameworks
Supporting sanctions compliance programmes, policies and internal controls
Advising on sanctions risk in transactions, financings and commercial contracts
Handling investigations, voluntary disclosures and enforcement actions, including matters involving OFAC and other regulatory authorities
Acting on disputes, litigation and arbitration where sanctions impact contracts, payments or asset freezes
Supporting clients in audits, investigations and proceedings before UK and EU authorities and courts
Providing strategic guidance and real-time advice on evolving geopolitical sanctions developments and their commercial impact
Candidate Requirements:
6+ years’ PQE gained at a leading international or specialist disputes/regulatory practice
Strong experience advising on contentious sanctions matters and cross-border regulatory disputes
Excellent knowledge of UK, EU and US sanctions frameworks
Experience acting for clients in highly regulated sectors such as shipping, commodities, energy, insurance or financial institutions is highly desirable
Strong drafting, analytical and client management skills
Ability to work on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters within a fast-paced international team
This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the most respected sanctions practices in the market, working on cutting-edge international matters with an impressive global client base.
If this has caught your interest, I’d love to hear from you. You can apply via the link or contact me directly at pascale@rutherfordsearch.com or WhatsApp on +44 7452 337302
