Trade & Sanctions Associate (2–5 PQE) - Leading Internationa …, London

A top-tier law firm with a leading international trade & sanctions practice is seeking to hire a Trade & Sanctions Associate (2–5 PQE) as part of continued strategic growth within its high-performing London regulatory team.

You will join a specialist platform known for:

• Advising on complex UK, EU and global sanctions regimes, including Russia-related measures and evolving geopolitical frameworks
• Supporting high-value, cross-border M&A, finance and real estate transactions with embedded sanctions and export controls considerations
• Delivering cutting-edge regulatory advice across export controls, FDI, AML/CTF and anti-bribery frameworks
• Acting for major financial institutions, multinational corporates and investment houses on business-critical compliance issues
• Handling strategic, risk-sensitive matters with significant commercial, operational and reputational impact
• Working within a genuinely integrated, multi-jurisdictional team across the UK, US, EU and APAC

This is a market-leading practice operating at the forefront of a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, where technical excellence and commercial judgement are essential.

The Role

You will advise on a broad range of sophisticated trade and sanctions matters, including:

• UK and EU sanctions compliance and advisory work
• Sanctions and export controls support across M&A and financing transactions
• Regulatory due diligence and risk assessments
• Drafting and reviewing contractual protections and compliance frameworks
• Advising on operational and strategic compliance programmes
• Coordinating cross-border advice with international offices and specialist teams

You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on high-profile matters, while benefiting from strong mentorship, early responsibility and direct client exposure.

About You

The team is seeking high-calibre candidates who:

• Are UK-qualified with 2–5 PQE
• Have trained at a City, US or leading international firm
• Have strong experience in sanctions work and transactional support (M&A essential)
• Exposure to export controls, FDI or broader regulatory frameworks is advantageous
• Demonstrate strong technical ability alongside commercial awareness and pragmatism
• Are detail-oriented, proactive and thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join an elite international practice offering:

• Direct access to market-leading partners, including senior leadership within the global trade & sanctions group
• Exposure to some of the most complex and high-profile cross-border matters in the market
• A unique mix of pure advisory and transactional sanctions work
• Excellent training, development and long-term career progression
• A collaborative, high-performance and internationally integrated culture

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root:

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