Regulatory Investigations Associate

Sonder Consultants; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown London-based law firm seeks an Associate to join the Regulatory Investigations practice. You will advise financial institutions and multinational corporates on complex regulatory and enforcement matters, including internal investigations, financial crime, sanctions, and anti-bribery work.

You will work on high-profile domestic and cross-border mandates in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have 2–4 years’ PQE at a leading firm and be England & Wales qualified or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' PQE at a leading UK, US or international law firm.
• Experience advising on regulatory investigations, white-collar crime, or financial crime.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience managing matters and direct client exposure in fast-paced environments.
• England & Wales qualified, or equivalent UK investigations qualification.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of regulatory and enforcement matters for financial institutions and corporates.
• Engage in internal investigations, financial crime, sanctions, and anti-bribery work.
• Handle high-profile domestic and cross-border mandates with client-facing responsibilities.

Skills

Regulatory investigations

White-collar crime

Financial crime

Sanctions

Anti-bribery and corruption

Corporate compliance

Drafting

Analytical skills

Client-facing

Communication

Education

England & Wales qualified

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Regulatory Investigations practice of a leading international law firm in London.

Working as part of a highly regarded investigations team, you'll advise financial institutions, multinational corporates and senior individuals on a broad range of complex regulatory and enforcement matters. The role offers exposure to internal investigations, financial crime, sanctions, fraud, anti-bribery and corruption, and regulatory enforcement, with the opportunity to work on high-profile domestic and cross-border mandates.

Requirements

• 2–4 years' PQE gained at a leading UK, US or international law firm.
• Experience advising on regulatory investigations, white-collar crime, financial crime, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, or corporate compliance matters.
• Strong technical ability with excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience managing matters and working directly with clients in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• England & Wales qualified, or equivalent qualification with relevant UK investigations experience.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading practice, work on complex and high-profile investigations and build your career within a team offering excellent development and long-term progression.