Senior Associate — Regulatory & Compliance

Dentons Munoz Guatemala seeks a Senior Associate for its Regulatory & Compliance practice in Guatemala City. You will advise regulated industries on anti-money laundering (AML), anti-corruption, and corporate governance compliance under Guatemalan law and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise financial institutions and corporates on AML/CFT compliance under the Ley Contra el Lavado de Dinero
• Design and implement corporate compliance programs and codes of conduct
• Conduct internal investigations and forensic reviews for multinational clients
• Advise on FCPA and UK Bribery Act implications for Guatemala operations
• Represent clients before the Intendencia de Verificacion Especial (IVE) and other regulators

• Lead the regulatory compliance advisory practice
• Develop compliance training programs for corporate clients
• Supervise associates on internal investigations
• Build relationships with Guatemalan regulatory authorities

• Licenciatura en Ciencias Juridicas y Sociales; LLM in Compliance or International Law preferred
• Colegiado activo with the Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala
• 6-9 years post-qualification experience in regulatory compliance
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• CAMS or CCEP certification preferred