Legal & Compliance

Senior Manager - Sanctions Location: Frankfurt Our client is seeking an experienced compliance professional to join their global Legal team, reporting to the Sanctions & AML Director. You'll serve as a trusted internal advisor, ensuring adherence to international Trade Sanctions and AML regulations. Key Responsibilities: Own compliance with Trade Sanctions regimes (U.S., EU, UK, Switzerland) and AML regulations, assessing their impact on business operations. Support the development and implementation of the Sanctions and AML compliance management system. Oversee updates to IT screening tools in line with regulatory developments. Conduct compliance assessments on products, software, transactions, services, and third parties. Apply for export licences from EU authorities (e.g. BAFA) for restricted items destined for sanctioned countries. Negotiate trade controls clauses in third-party contracts. Lead audits, drive corrective actions, and deliver Sanctions and AML policies and training. Requirements: 6+ years in compliance, legal, or audit, with 4+ years focused on Western Trade Sanctions and AML. Deep knowledge of EU, U.S., and UK sanctions regimes and AML requirements, including licence applications. Experience with Trade Sanctions due diligence and compliance system digitalisation. SAP GTS or equivalent experience is a plus. Degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business, or Law; legal qualification advantageous. Pharmaceutical or healthcare sector experience is a plus. Strong cross-functional project leadership and stakeholder management skills. Fluent English and German required; additional languages a plus. What's on Offer: Hybrid working model. Individual development and training opportunities. Childcare allowance. Health and wellbeing programmes.

Legal Counsel - Compliance Location: Frankfurt A role that inspires you Join a leading financial institution as Legal Counsel - Compliance, playing a key role in strengthening the organisation’s financial crime framework. In this role, you will contribute to the development of AML policies, advise stakeholders across the group, and support the implementation of regulatory requirements in a dynamic and evolving regulatory landscape. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain internal policies and procedures for the prevention of money laundering and financial crime. Monitor regulatory developments and assess their implications for the organisation. Provide expert advice to business units and subsidiaries on AML and fraud prevention matters. Design and deliver training programmes on financial crime compliance topics. Contribute to projects related to regulatory implementation and AML risk management. Support the digitalisation and optimisation of compliance processes and workflows. Your Profile: Degree in law, business administration, or a related discipline. Several years of professional experience in AML or financial crime compliance, ideally within a banking environment. Strong knowledge of national and European AML regulations, including the evolving EU AML framework. Interest in digital tools and technologies supporting compliance processes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Fluent German and English skills. What’s on Offer? A senior role within a well-established financial institution. Opportunity to work on evolving AML regulations and financial crime prevention initiatives. Modern working environment with strong team collaboration. Attractive development opportunities within a dynamic compliance function.

Legal & Compliance Counsel Location: Remote A role that inspires you Join an international organisation as Legal & Compliance Counsel, supporting a broad range of regulatory, compliance, and data protection matters across Europe. In this role, you will work closely with the compliance and data protection teams to strengthen governance frameworks while also gaining exposure to emerging environmental and ESG regulations. Key Responsibilities: Advise on compliance and regulatory matters, including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, whistleblowing, and trade compliance. Support data protection and cybersecurity topics, including drafting agreements such as data transfer arrangements and terms of use. Contribute to the development and implementation of internal compliance policies and controls. Work closely with the Data Protection Officer and the wider compliance team on governance initiatives. Monitor regulatory developments and support compliance with environmental and ESG-related regulations. Assist with the implementation of compliance programmes and internal training initiatives. Your Profile: Qualified lawyer in a major European jurisdiction. Around 5 years’ post-qualification experience in compliance, regulatory law, or data protection. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and data protection regulations. Interest in expanding into environmental and ESG-related regulatory topics. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in an international environment. Fluent English; German is advantageous. Chinese language skills are highly beneficial. Willingness to travel regularly to Munich. What’s on Offer? A broad legal and compliance role with exposure to international regulatory topics. Opportunity to work on evolving ESG and sustainability regulations. Collaborative international legal and compliance team environment. Competitive compensation package and strong development opportunities.