Overview
A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its market‑leading Investigations and Compliance practice in London. The team advises multinational corporates, financial institutions and government‑facing entities on high‑profile cross‑border investigations, regulatory enforcement, and compliance matters.
This role offers exposure to complex, multi‑jurisdictional mandates, often involving coordination across the firm’s global network, and close interaction with regulators and enforcement authorities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support internal and external investigations, including those involving allegations of fraud, corruption, bribery and misconduct.
* Advise clients on regulatory investigations and enforcement actions brought by authorities such as the SFO, FCA, DOJ and other global regulators.
* Manage large‑scale document reviews and evidence gathering, including overseeing junior lawyers and liaising with e‑disclosure providers.
* Conduct witness interviews and prepare investigation reports for clients, boards and regulators.
* Advise on risk areas including sanctions, anti‑money laundering, export controls and broader compliance frameworks.
* Support clients in designing and enhancing compliance programmes, policies and internal controls.
* Work closely with colleagues across disputes, regulatory, corporate and international offices on cross‑border matters.
* Play an active role in business development, client relationship management and mentoring junior team members.
Candidate Profile
* UK‑qualified lawyer with approximately 5–8 PQE, ideally from a leading investigations, disputes or white‑collar practice.
* Strong experience in contentious regulatory matters and internal investigations.
* Exposure to cross‑border mandates and working with international teams.
* Familiarity with key enforcement agencies (e.g. SFO, FCA, DOJ) and regulatory frameworks.
* Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
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