Regulatory, Compliance & Disputes Associate/Counsel - Senior

Perkins Coie LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 390,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP in Washington, D.C. seeks a senior associate or counsel to join our Regulatory, Compliance & Disputes group within the Complex Litigation practice.

The role involves handling matters with congressional, state attorney general, and regulatory investigations, with significant political and reputational risk. Preferred candidates have at least five years' experience in congressional investigations or high-stakes government inquiries.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience handling congressional investigations or high-stakes government inquiries.
• Experience serving on a congressional committee or conducting/responding to congressional investigations preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent writing, judgment, and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Handle matters involving congressional, state AG, and regulatory investigations.
• Advise clients on government ethics, regulatory risks, crisis response, and sensitive matters.

Skills

Regulatory investigations

Congressional investigations

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description:

One of Fortune's Best Places to Work, Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a senior associate or counsel to join our Regulatory, Compliance & Disputes group within the firm's Complex Litigation practice group in the Washington, D.C. office.

The successful candidate will work on matters involving congressional, state attorney general, and regulatory investigations, and other matters involving significant legal, political, and reputational risk. The practice also advises clients on government ethics, emerging regulatory risks, crisis response, and related sensitive matters.

Preferred candidates will have at least five years of relevant experience handling congressional investigations and other high-stakes government inquiries. We are particularly interested in candidates with recent experience serving on a congressional committee or otherwise conducting or responding to congressional investigations. Candidates with substantial experience in private practice, at the Department of Justice or another federal agency, or in a state attorney general's office are also encouraged to apply.

We have created a firm culture based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect.

All applicants must have a strong academic profile and excellent writing, judgment, and interpersonal skills.

Salary Range: $390,000 to $420,000