Sr Investigations Partner Attorney (Portable Practice) - Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

Sr Investigations Partner Attorney (Portable Practice) - Hybrid

Sacramento, California | Competitive Compensation (Based on Portable Practice) | Visa Sponsorship: Not Available | Other office locations available: San Diego, Oakland, Los Angeles

Are you an accomplished investigations attorney ready to take the next strategic step in your career? Whether you're considering a lateral move, exploring a boutique combination, or planning for long-term practice succession, this opportunity offers the platform to grow your practice within a highly respected California law firm.

We're seeking an experienced Investigations Partner or Senior Of Counsel with an established portable practice to lead sophisticated workplace, ethics, governance, and compliance investigations for public and private sector clients throughout California. You'll have the autonomy to continue building your practice while benefiting from the resources, reputation, and collaborative environment of an established firm. This role is ideal for attorneys who value independence, entrepreneurial growth, and the opportunity to handle high-profile, sensitive matters that make a meaningful impact.

• Join an established California law firm with a strong reputation in public law and investigations
• Opportunity to grow and expand your existing investigations practice
• Flexible platform designed for experienced lateral attorneys
• Hybrid work environment promoting flexibility and work-life integration
• Collaborate with highly respected attorneys across multiple practice areas
• Access sophisticated firm resources, marketing support, and operational infrastructure
• Handle complex, high-profile workplace, ethics, and governance investigations
• Build long-term client relationships across both public and private sectors
• Strategic succession planning and long-term career development opportunities
• Multiple California office locations with relocation assistance available

• Lead independent workplace, ethics, compliance, and governance investigations
• Conduct investigations involving executive misconduct, personnel matters, and organizational culture
• Interview complainants, witnesses, executives, and key stakeholders
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate documentary and testimonial evidence
• Prepare comprehensive investigative findings, reports, and recommendations
• Advise public agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, and private employers
• Counsel clients on employment law, compliance, ethics, and governance issues
• Manage investigations from intake through final reporting and client recommendations
• Develop litigation avoidance and risk mitigation strategies
• Maintain and expand an established client portfolio
• Build strategic client relationships and contribute to long-term practice growth
• Collaborate with firm leadership on business development initiatives
• Mentor junior attorneys and support practice development efforts

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• Significant experience conducting complex workplace and compliance investigations
• Demonstrated success independently managing investigations from intake through final reporting
• Established portable investigations practice with approximately $300,000+ in portable annual revenue
• Outstanding interviewing and witness examination skills
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and investigative abilities
• Strong client relationship management and business development experience
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling highly confidential matters
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative leadership approach

• Experience conducting Title IX investigations
• Background representing public agencies, municipalities, or educational institutions
• Executive misconduct investigation experience
• Ethics, compliance, or governance advisory experience
• Organizational culture assessment experience
• Experience counseling executive leadership teams and governing boards
• Interest in long-term succession planning or boutique practice integration
• Established reputation within California's investigations and employment law community

This highly regarded California law firm is recognized for its excellence in public law, employment, litigation, investigations, land use, environmental law, and complex legal matters. Attorneys enjoy a collaborative culture that combines entrepreneurial freedom with the resources of a well-established practice. The firm is committed to helping experienced attorneys expand their practices while providing exceptional client service through innovation, integrity, and teamwork. Lawyers benefit from sophisticated support, cross-practice collaboration, and opportunities to build lasting client relationships across California.

For accomplished attorneys with an established practice, this firm offers far more than office space—it provides a strategic platform for long-term success. You'll gain access to a respected brand, sophisticated operational support, collaborative colleagues, and cross-selling opportunities that help strengthen and expand your client relationships. The firm values entrepreneurial attorneys, supports practice autonomy, and fosters a culture where experienced lawyers can continue growing their business while benefiting from shared knowledge, mentorship, and long-term stability.

Sacramento offers exceptional professional opportunities and an outstanding quality of life. Sacramento provides access to excellent restaurants, cultural attractions, professional networking opportunities, outdoor recreation, and major transportation hubs. California's diverse economy and strong public and private sectors make it an ideal place for attorneys seeking continued practice growth while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

• Compensation: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, qualifications, portable business, and overall fit. Details will be discussed during the interview process.
• Portable Practice Requirement: Candidates must have an established investigations practice with approximately $300,000 or more in portable annual revenue.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid.
• Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates.
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available.
• Bar Admission: Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing is required.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, California, or local law.
• California Pay Transparency: Pursuant to California law, compensation information will be provided to qualified applicants during the hiring process. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, portable business, and business needs.

Reference #: BSS 26-00269