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Legal Counsel - Compliance & AML

NLB — Nova Ljubljanska Banka · Ljubljana, Slovenia · Onsite · €3,200 - €4,800/year

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Position Overview

Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia

Compensation: €3,200 - €4,800/year

Position: Mid

Type: Job

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

NLB — Nova Ljubljanska Banka, the largest banking group in Slovenia and a systemically important financial institution in Southeastern Europe, is seeking a Legal Counsel for our Compliance & Anti-Money Laundering department in Ljubljana. NLB Group operates across Slovenia, North Macedonia, Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro.

The role involves ensuring compliance with the Zakon o preprečevanju pranja denarja in financiranja terorizma (ZPPDFT-2, Anti-Money Laundering Act), ZBan-3 (Banking Act), and EU anti-money laundering regulations. You will work closely with Banka Slovenije and the Urad RS za preprečevanje pranja denarja (Office for Money Laundering Prevention) on regulatory reporting and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

Advise on AML/CFT compliance for NLB Group across multiple jurisdictions. Draft and update internal AML policies, KYC procedures, and compliance manuals. Support regulatory reporting to the Urad za preprečevanje pranja denarja and Banka Slovenije. Conduct legal assessments of new products and services for AML risk. Monitor EU regulatory developments, including the new AML Regulation and AMLA establishment.

Requirements

Magister prava or equivalent law degree. 3-5 years of experience in banking compliance, AML, or financial regulation. Strong knowledge of ZPPDFT-2 (AML Act) and EU AML directives (AMLD5/AMLD6). Experience with KYC/CDD procedures and sanctions screening in a banking environment. Fluent in Slovenian and English.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

€3,200 - €4,800/year

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Mid

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: NLB — Nova Ljubljanska Banka Hiring Team

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time