Senior Lawyer - Investigations

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