Corporate Investigations Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking an Investigations Lead for a 7-8 months' contractual role in York. The successful candidate will manage corporate compliance investigations, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with the senior leadership team to navigate legal complexities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in conducting and supervising investigations.
• Experience in regulatory and governmental investigations.
• Experience in drafting legal reports and advising on compliance risks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investigative teams and manage notification, recording, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate with Compliance Program leads and law enforcement agencies.
• Train and support investigative personnel, staying updated on legal developments.

Skills

Conducting investigations

Legal risk assessment

Team management

Strategic decision-making

Training and support

Job description

Our customer, a global professional services company, is looking for an Investigations Lead to conduct and oversee corporate compliance investigations arising from alleged misconduct reported through various channels. This is a 7-8 months' contract role.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with senior leadership to assess and address legal risks associated with investigations.
• Manage investigative teams and oversee notification, recording, and reporting processes related to investigations.
• Oversee resources to investigate allegations of misconduct related to financial and regulatory issues, including defining scope, conducting interviews, compiling reports, and recommending remedial measures.
• Ensure effective investigation processes, identify trends, and provide updates on investigation data.
• Make strategic decisions impacting the Corporate Investigations group.
• Implement global strategies set by the Global Director of Corporate Investigations.
• Provide legal advice on risks and remedial actions to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with Compliance Program leads and law enforcement agencies.
• Train and support investigative personnel and stay updated on legal developments affecting investigations.

Qualifications:

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

• Code of Business Ethics and financial fraud investigations,
• Regulatory and governmental investigations,
• Drafting legal reports and advising on compliance risks,
• Litigation experience.

About Elevate

Elevate provides legal consulting, technology, and services globally, headquartered in Los Angeles with a team of over 1,600 professionals across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex offers flexible legal resourcing, matching professionals to client needs through a global community and technology-enabled search. Recognized in Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

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