White-collar and Investigations - Associate in City of London

Job description

A leading disputes and investigations practice in the City is seeking to appoint a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Investigations team.

This is an opportunity to work on some of the most complex and high-profile internal investigations, regulatory enforcement, and white-collar defence matters in the market. The team regularly advises on mandates with significant cross-border, strategic, and reputational dimensions for major corporates and financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading or supporting major internal investigations from early-stage fact-finding through to reporting and remediation.
• Acting for corporates and individuals under investigation by the SFO, FCA, PRA, and overseas regulators.
• Advising on issues including fraud, bribery, corruption, sanctions breaches, money laundering, and accounting irregularities.
• Coordinating with overseas counsel and authorities on multi-jurisdictional investigations.
• Drafting internal reports, submissions, and communications with regulators.
• Advising clients on compliance, governance, and remedial measures.
• Managing junior lawyers and trainees, reviewing drafting, and contributing to team strategy.
• Providing strategic advice to boards and senior management on risk and reputation management.

Candidate Profile:

• At least five years’ PQE in investigations, regulatory enforcement, or white-collar crime.
• Experience dealing with the SFO, FCA, PRA, or equivalent international authorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing reports and submissions.
• Exposure to cross-border investigations or coordination with overseas counsel.
• Litigation experience (civil, regulatory, or criminal) would be advantageous.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to advising clients.
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience.

The Practice:

The group is recognised as one of the market’s leading investigations practices, acting on matters involving bribery, corruption, fraud, sanctions, and other forms of corporate misconduct. The team combines deep technical expertise with strategic insight, often advising at board level and coordinating complex multi-jurisdictional mandates.

This is a senior-level position offering meaningful responsibility, international exposure, and a clear route for progression within a market-leading investigations practice.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-11-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English