Job Description

Principal Associate / Senior Associate - Corporate Crime & Investigations - 5+ years PQE - Cardiff
Location: Cardiff
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm)
Salary: 80,000 - 110,000
PQE: 5+ years (or candidate with experience in financial sanctions)
Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a leading international law firm, currently seeking a Principal Associate or Senior Associate to join their Corporate Crime & Investigations team in Cardiff. This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of financial sanctions and regulatory investigations, contributing to high-profile matters across global markets.
The Role
You will advise clients across a range of sectors including aviation, defence, insurance, TMT, and education. The role will focus on financial sanctions, but also cover broader financial crime and compliance matters. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on UK and international sanctions regimes, AML laws, and anti-bribery frameworks
• Leading complex investigations, including cross-border matters
• Managing remediation projects and regulatory interactions
• Drafting strategic advice and supporting enforcement responses
• Collaborating with international colleagues to deliver commercial solutions
• Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team growth
• Driving thought leadership and business development initiatives

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE, or equivalent experience in financial crime and sanctions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Deep expertise in financial sanctions and regulatory compliance
• Experience engaging with OFSI, OFAC, FCA and other regulators
• Strong investigative and case management skills
• Excellent communication and client-handling abilities
• Ability to work independently and across jurisdictions
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Experience in-house or within government is welcomed

Working Arrangements

• This role is based in the firm's Cardiff office. The firm supports flexible, hybrid and agile working arrangements, and offers a collaborative, inclusive environment with structured career development.

Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Birthday leave
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme, annual leave purchase, enhanced pension options
• Legal services discounts
• In-house and external training
• Dedicated Wellbeing team
• Regular social and professional events

If you would like a confidential conversation about this opportunity, or have any questions, please contact:
? ? 0117 917 1515
? 07711 799761
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Chadwick Nott is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture and supporting our clients in doing the same. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or background. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note this is intended as a guideline only.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

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