Investigations Associate - 2-3 PQE

Randstad Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Hong Kong Limited represents a premier global law firm seeking a Corporate Crime & Investigations Associate (2–3 PQE) to join its market-leading Hong Kong practice. You will handle high-stakes cross-border investigations, AML matters and regulatory inquiries.

The role offers access to SFC, HKMA and overseas authorities, plus structured career development and a competitive remuneration package in a top-tier environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 PQE within a recognized disputes, litigation or regulatory investigations practice.
• Exposure to white-collar crime, internal investigations, corporate governance and compliance matters is desirable.
• Outstanding academic credentials from a leading university or law school.
• Excellent legal research, drafting and interpersonal communication skills.
• Written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) are advantageous; strong English fluency is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support multi-jurisdictional internal investigations involving corruption, fraud, AML and international sanctions.
• Draft witness statements, investigative reports, legal submissions and factual analysis for boards, audit committees and regulators (SFC, HKMA and overseas authorities).
• Advise multinational corporations on governance frameworks, whistleblowing policies and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate cross-border forensic inquiries and liaise with forensic accountants and experts.
• Participate in client pitches, legal training and practice-group thought leadership.

Skills

Investigations

Education

Post Graduate Diploma

Job description

A premier global law firm is seeking a Corporate Crime & Investigations Associate (2–3 PQE) to join its market-leading practice in Hong Kong. Working on high-stakes multi-jurisdictional fraud, anti-money laundering (AML), and regulatory investigations alongside industry-leading partners, the role provides top-tier cross-border exposure, structured career development, and a competitive international remuneration package.

about the company.

Our client is a distinguished international law firm renowned globally for its dispute resolution, corporate governance, and crisis management capabilities. With an extensive Asia-Pacific footprint, the firm offers a collegial, high-performance working environment, market-leading institutional resources, and continuous opportunities for long-term career advancement.

about the team.

The Hong Kong corporate crime and investigations team is widely recognized among the pre-eminent practices across the Asia-Pacific region. Led by celebrated practitioners in white-collar defence, financial services regulation, and international compliance, the group advises multinational corporations, financial institutions, and sovereign entities on sensitive regulatory inquiries, internal investigations, and complex cross-border risk management.

about the job.

• Manage and support multi-jurisdictional internal investigations concerning corruption, fraud, accounting irregularities, anti-money laundering (AML), and international sanctions.

• Draft witness statements, investigative reports, legal submissions, and factual analysis for corporate boards, audit committees, and regulators including the SFC, HKMA, and overseas authorities.

• Advise multinational corporations and regional enterprises on corporate governance frameworks, whistleblowing disclosures, anti-bribery policies, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate cross-border forensic inquiries, conduct document reviews, and liaise with independent forensic accountants and technical experts.

• Participate actively in client pitches, legal training, and practice-group thought leadership initiatives.

skills & experience required.

• Qualified lawyer with 2 to 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) gained within a recognized disputes, litigation, or regulatory investigations practice.

• Demonstrable exposure to or a strong, genuine interest in white-collar crime, internal investigations, corporate governance, and compliance matters.

• Outstanding academic credentials from a leading university or law school.

• Excellent legal research, factual analysis, drafting, and interpersonal communication capabilities.

• Written and spoken Chinese language skills (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) are an advantage to liaise with regional stakeholders; exceptional professional English fluency is required.

skills

Investigations

qualifications

Hong Kong admitted
2-3 PQE

education

Post Graduate Diploma