Description:
An American Diversified Global Insurer Company is seeking a highly qualified attorney to join a team of in-house lawyers responsible for management of all legal and regulatory matters impacting the company's global Economic and Trade Sanctions (sanctions), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Corruption (anti-corruption) programs. This position generally requires at least twelve years' experience as a practicing lawyer and significant experience in the sanctions, AML and anti-corruption areas. This position will also be responsible to manage key strategic global financial crimes initiatives.Experience in the sanctions, AML and anti-corruption areas is preferred.
The lawyer will provide legal advice and carry out actions which have an impact upon the rights, privileges and responsibilities of the Company while maintaining high standards of legal and business ethics and professional responsibility.
Responsibilities:
Oversee global compliance of sanctions, AML and anti-corruption programs, including:
- Coordinating global financial crimes strategic initiatives
- Overseeing legal advice on day-to-day transaction requests
- Maintaining global policies and procedures
- Providing training to business partners
- Monitoring and advising senior management on global regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions
- Advising on regulatory inquiries, audits and investigations from various regulatory/government agencies
- Supporting M&A team with pre-acquisition/divestiture due diligence and post-acquisition due diligence and integration
Qualifications:
- Completion of law school with a J.D. or L.L.B. degree and admission to the bar of at least one jurisdiction in the United States required.
- At least twelve years` experience as a practicing attorney.
- Requirements include excellent oral and written communication skills, client focus, managing multiple priorities, attention to detail and demonstrated ability to conduct research and analysis of legal issues
- Ideal candidate will have significant experience in OFAC and other sanctions regimes (e.g. EU and UK), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and UK Bribery Act, and anti-money laundering laws and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working in insurance industry and/or financial crimes regulatory agencies preferred.
