Sanctions Legal Advisor

Are you ready to work on a broad range of sanctions matters within a leading global organisation? Gard is looking for a Sanctions Legal Adviser to join our Sanctions Team that spans across multiple locations. Gard is the largest P&I club in the world, and our sanctions team is among the largest and most experienced in the industry. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a variety of matters across multiple sanctions regimes in a specialist team that supports Gard's operations across the organisation and across different jurisdictions. As a Sanctions Legal Adviser, you will provide practical legal assessments on sanctions-related enquiries, help ensure that matters are escalated and handled at the right level, and contribute to strong, consistent sanctions compliance across Gard. Your Primary Focus Will Be

• Providing legal advice to colleagues on sanctions-related enquiries and operational sanctions risks
• Ensuring that matters are escalated and dealt with at the correct level within the organisation
• Staying ahead of regulatory and commercial developments, and supporting alignment with regulations and company policy
• Developing, implementing and continuously improving sanctions-related processes and procedures within the Sanctions Team and across Gard
• Maintaining detailed documentation of sanctions-related risk assessments
• Sharing and seeking knowledge within the team and throughout Gard
• Providing sanctions training across the organisation About You
• Preferably a solicitor or barrister background, although strong and relevant work experience or other legal background may also be considered
• 2+ years of relevant work experience, preferably within maritime law or sanctions. More experience is beneficial
• Excellent analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to give clear and firm advice in a diplomatic and constructive way
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to build trust across functions and locations
• The ability to remain calm, reliable and focused when working under pressure
• Thrives in a collaborative environment where high-quality work is often delivered through team effort
• High proficiency in using computer-based tools and applications What We Offer
• The opportunity to work in one of the major sanctions teams in the maritime insurance industry
• A highly specialised professional environment where you can work on challenging, complex and globally relevant matters
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth, learning and international collaboration
• A collaborative culture where knowledge sharing, practical advice and continuous improvement are valued
• Non-contributory pension scheme and comprehensive benefits package
• Access to company cabins and apartments
• An open and social culture with Gard events and knowledge sharing Location: London Application deadline: 14.10.2026 We perform background checks on all relevant candidates through our partner EY