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Sanctions Disputes Associate (3-6 PQE) | London

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Private Practice

  • Contact:

    Pascale de Froberville

  • Contact email:

    pascale@rutherfordsearch.com

  • Contact phone:

    020 3778 2207

  • Published:

    27 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-05-21

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About the job

Sanctions Disputes Associate (3–6 PQE) | London

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We are working with a leading international law firm to recruit aSanctions Disputes Solicitor (3–6 PQE)into its highly regarded disputes and regulatory team in London.

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This is a standout opportunity to join a specialist, globally integrated team advising on complex and fast-evolving sanctions regimes across the UK, EU and US, with particular strength in sectors such asshipping, commodities and financial services.

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The Role

You will work on a broad mix of contentious and advisory sanctions matters, including:

  • Advising on the impact of UK, EU and US sanctions regimes on client operations and transactions

  • Supporting compliance frameworks, risk management and internal controls

  • Conducting sanctions due diligence in cross-border deals and financing arrangements

  • Handling investigations, voluntary disclosures and enforcement actions (including regulatory bodies such as OFAC)

  • Advising on disputes, litigation and arbitration where sanctions impact contracts, payments or asset freezes

  • Working closely with trade and customs authorities on audits and proceedings

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The Team

You will join a collaborative and commercially focused team, working closely with disputes, regulatory and international trade specialists, and advising a high-profile client base across global markets.

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About You

  • 3–6 PQE with experience in sanctions, disputes, regulatory or international trade law

  • Strong analytical and drafting skills with a commercial mindset

  • Experience advising on cross-border matters (preferred)

  • Interest in geopolitical developments and their impact on global business

  • A proactive team player with strong client-facing skills

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Why Apply?

  • Work at the forefront of complex, high-profile sanctions matters

  • Exposure to international clients and cross-border work

  • Join a growing, specialist team in a dynamic and evolving area of law

  • Supportive, collaborative and high-performing environment

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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 020 3778 2207

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