Investigations Lawyer

Axiom Talent Platform; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension

Job summary

Axiom Global Limited is seeking Investigations Lawyers to support a broad range of corporate, employee, regulatory and misconduct investigations for Axiom clients across industries.

Qualified UK lawyers with investigations experience will define scope, interview witnesses, review documents and prepare clear reports with actionable recommendations. The role offers remote, onsite or hybrid working depending on client requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer eligible to practise in the UK with investigations experience.
• Experience supporting or leading investigations including corporate, employee, regulatory, fraud, whistleblowing or compliance matters.
• Strong analytical, interviewing, drafting and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or support legally privileged investigations into misconduct, whistleblowing, fraud, regulatory concerns and other sensitive issues.
• Define investigation scope, review documentation, develop plans, conduct interviews and manage evidence gathering.
• Prepare reports, summaries and recommendations with risk-mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with HR, compliance, risk and senior management to deliver practical advice.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interviewing

Drafting

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer in UK

Job description

We are currently seeking Investigations Lawyers to work with Axiom clients across a range of industries, supporting a broad range of corporate, employee, compliance, regulatory and misconduct investigations.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct or support legally privileged investigations into matters including employee misconduct, whistleblowing, fraud, regulatory concerns, compliance breaches and other sensitive issues.
• Define investigation scope, review documentation, develop investigation plans, conduct interviews and manage evidence-gathering processes.
• Prepare clear investigation reports, summaries and recommendations, and advise on appropriate remedial actions and risk-mitigation measures.
• Work closely with HR, compliance, risk, senior management and external advisers to manage sensitive matters and deliver practical, business-focused advice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer eligible to practise in the UK, with relevant investigations experience gained in-house, in private practice or within a regulatory, compliance or advisory environment.
• Experience supporting or leading investigations involving corporate, employee, conduct, regulatory, fraud, whistleblowing or compliance matters.
• Strong analytical, interviewing, drafting and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.
• Qualified lawyer in the UK or an equivalent jurisdiction, or experienced investigations professional with strong corporate, employee, regulatory, compliance or fraud investigations experience.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity_is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer_.We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities:

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process.

Axiom Global Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 11777468 Registered Office: Challoner House, 3rd Floor, 19-21 Clerkenwell Close, London, UK, EC1R 0AA.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.