Senior Associate (AML) | Sorainen

Talenteek’s client – Sorainen, one of the leading international business law firms in the Baltics – is looking for a new team member.

Their integrated and specialised Finance & Insurance team has advised and acted for leading and aspiring players from all financial services industry segments. In Lithuania, the team consists of 16 skilled lawyers who focus on different legal and business topics relevant to the finance sector and ranging from AML to international lending and capital markets transactions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your main duties would be advising clients on various AML-related questions, such as developing processes and procedures for the prevention, compliance with sanctions, conducting external audits of money laundering and terrorism financing prevention, and other matters related to money laundering prevention and sanctions.

Furthermore, while working with other jurisdictions and practice groups, you will be encouraged to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of legal and business issues in the finance sector. We expect you to be compassionate, empathetic, open-minded, value-driven, and willing to achieve more professionally.

WHAT COMPANY IS LOOKING FOR:

• Proven legal experience in a regulated financial institution (AML field in a Bank, fintech or other consulting firm).
• Collaborative mindset and ability to collaborate with different teams within the organization.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented and adept at time management.
• Knowledge of Crypto industry and regulatory environment.
• ACAMS or ICA certificate would be considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in Lithuanian and English, including written and oral communication skills.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• A personal mentor to support and advise you on a daily basis and an emphasis on continuous learning—an online training library, internal and external training.
• An ambitious team, informal and dynamic work environment.
• Flexibility: hybrid work model and workation up to 30 calendar days per year
• Benefits package: health insurance, healthcare & volunteering days, loyalty days, sports compensation, home office support, a parking place in our modern office in the centre of Vilnius, and other valuable benefits.