Investigations Officer

MAM Gruppe; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in North Rhine-Westphalia seeks an Investigations Officer with a legal background to lead internal investigations. The ideal candidate will handle sensitive misconduct issues and uphold corporate integrity, working collaboratively with compliance and audit teams. This role necessitates strong analytical skills and knowledge of criminal law.

Qualifikationen

• 2–6 years of post-qualification experience in investigations or compliance.
• Proficiency in English and German (spoken and written).

Aufgaben

• Conduct internal investigations into potential legal and compliance violations.
• Manage eDiscovery processes and document reviews.
• Provide legal advice on white-collar crime and corporate integrity.

Kenntnisse

Legal expertise

Investigative skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Understanding of criminal psychology

Ausbildung

Fully qualified German Lawyer

Degree in business law or economics

Tools

eDiscovery platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Investigations Officer

Location: North Rhine-Westphalia

Our client is seeking an Investigations Officer to join their team. This role is ideal for professionals with a legal background in investigations, compliance, and white-collar crime, and who are motivated to contribute to corporate integrity and legal risk mitigation. The role includes leading and supporting internal investigations and handling sensitive misconduct and integrity issues across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct internal investigations into potential legal and compliance violations, including misconduct, fraud, and corruption.
• Manage eDiscovery processes, document reviews, and legal audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Compliance, Audit, and HR, to assess risks and recommend remedial actions.
• Provide legal advice on matters related to white-collar crime, criminal law, and corporate integrity.
• Draft investigation reports and summaries for internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Support training and awareness initiatives related to ethics, integrity, and compliance.
• Monitor regulatory trends and contribute to proactive risk management strategies.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified German Lawyer, or a degree in business law or economics.
• 2–6 years of post-qualification experience in investigations, compliance, or criminal law.
• Strong knowledge of white-collar crime, criminal law, and corporate misconduct matters.
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms and investigation protocols.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive issues discreetly.
• Understanding of criminal psychology and internal risk dynamics is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in English and German (spoken and written).