Investigations + White Collar Defense Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Client: A client in the legal services industry
Location: New York City, NY
Work mode: On-site
Employment type: Full-time
Compensation: $260,000-$365,000

This is an in-office role with a client in the legal services industry, a destination AmLaw 100 law firm known for collaboration, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence. The firm empowers lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to advance. The firm is adding a Investigations + White Collar Defense Associate Attorney (Mid-Level) in New York City, NY. Candidates based in Washington, D.C. will also be considered.

Responsibilities:
- Defend companies and executives in complex investigations and enforcement matters, including multi-jurisdictional and cross-border matters.
- Develop facts efficiently, synthesize complex factual records, and shape advocacy and strategy around clients' regulatory, litigation, and business objectives.
- Respond to enforcement inquiries from the DOJ, SEC, and other government agencies.
- Draft briefs, whitepapers, presentations, and correspondence; conduct witness interviews and depositions; manage e-discovery.

Requirements:

• You are a high performer with 3-5 years of experience, involving:
• Conducting investigations on behalf of corporate clients and responding to enforcement inquiries of DOJ, SEC, and other government agencies.
• Drafting briefs, whitepapers, client- and government-facing presentations, and correspondence with clients and the government.
• Conducting witness interviews and depositions; and
• Managing e-discovery.
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• You have strong case management skills, work ethic, and a team-oriented attitude.
• You are an active member of the New York or Washington DC bar.