Corporate Investigations Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company is seeking an Investigations Lead for a 7-8 month contract role. This position entails managing legal investigations, providing strategic legal advice, and leading investigative teams to address misconduct allegations. Ideal candidates will have over seven years of experience in diverse investigations, including financial fraud and compliance risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in investigations.
• Expertise in financial fraud and regulatory investigations.
• Proficient in drafting legal reports and compliance advisory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership on legal risks.
• Oversee investigation processes and documentation.
• Train investigative personnel and ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Legal Risk Assessment

Investigative Management

Trend Analysis

Training

Job description

Our client, a global professional services company, is seeking an Investigations Lead for a 7-8 month contract role.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to assess and manage legal risks associated with investigations.
• Lead investigative teams to address reported allegations of misconduct.
• Manage notification, documentation, and reporting processes related to investigations.
• Oversee resources to handle complex allegations, including defining scope, conducting interviews, and compiling reports.
• Direct the investigation process to ensure timely and effective resolution, developing trend analysis and reporting mechanisms.
• Make strategic decisions impacting the Corporate Investigations group.
• Implement global investigation strategies in line with directives from the Global Director of Corporate Investigations.
• Provide legal advice on risk management and remedial actions to senior management.
• Coordinate with Compliance Program leads and liaise with law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
• Train and support investigative personnel, staying updated on legal standards and developments.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in conducting and supervising investigations, including:

• Financial fraud and Code of Business Ethics investigations
• Regulatory and governmental investigations
• Drafting legal reports and advising on compliance risks
• Experience with litigation related to investigations

About Elevate

Elevate offers consulting, technology, and legal services globally, with a team of over 1,600 professionals across multiple regions.

ElevateFlex provides flexible legal resourcing, connecting top legal talent with client needs through innovative technology and community building.

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