US Regulatory & Investigations Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Assist on a broad range of US regulatory and enforcement matters, including anti-corruption and bribery, anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, and internal and government investigations.
• Advise multinational clients on compliance, regulatory risk management, and contentious investigations across jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and manage submissions, reports, investigation memoranda, and other legal documentation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support and represent clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and interactions with regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate closely with partners and associates across the firms global disputes and investigations practice.
• Contribute to the supervision and development of junior lawyers and trainees where appropriate.
• Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments affecting clients and actively participate in internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Requirements

• US qualified lawyer with 1 - 4 years' post-qualification experience in US regulatory, compliance, investigations, or white-collar matters.
• Experience gained at a leading international law firm or reputable disputes/investigations practice.
• Strong understanding of anti-corruption, AML, sanctions, and regulatory enforcement frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, legal research, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters and deliver practical, commercial advice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and perform under pressure.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience advising on cross-border investigations and regulatory enforcement actions.
• Exposure to government investigations, internal investigations, or white-collar defense matters.
• Strong academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to legal excellence.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Interest in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development.
• Commercial awareness and an international mindset, with an interest in working on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

About the Team Firm's Disputes practice advises on complex commercial litigation, international arbitration, regulatory investigations, white-collar defense matters, and enforcement proceedings worldwide. The team acts for leading financial institutions, multinational corporations, private equity firms, funds, state-owned entities, and high-profile individuals, helping clients manage business-critical risks and navigate challenging regulatory environments.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading global disputes practice and work on sophisticated cross-border investigations and regulatory matters alongside some of the world's leading lawyers.