Remote Workplace Investigator - Ethics & Compliance

Legal.io; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Our client, a leading technology company, is seeking an experienced Workplace Investigator to support its Ethics & Compliance team on a contract basis. The role fits an employment attorney or seasoned HR/Compliance investigator who can independently manage sensitive investigations and deliver clear, legally defensible findings in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of workplace investigations experience, a background in employment law or HR/compliance, and strong

Qualifications

• 7+ years of workplace investigations experience.
• Background as an employment attorney or HR/compliance investigator.
• Experience investigating harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and workplace conduct matters.
• Exceptional interviewing, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal judgment and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Flexibility to pivot quickly as investigations and business needs evolve.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage workplace investigations from intake through findings and final reporting.
• Conduct witness interviews, gather and assess evidence, and jump into active investigations as needed.
• Partner closely with senior investigators, Employment Counsel, and Employee Relations.
• Adapt investigative strategies as new information and case dynamics emerge.
• Draft clear, concise, and legally defensible investigation reports.
• Build rapport and encourage transparency during sensitive or high-pressure interviews.

Skills

Investigations

Employment Law

Interviewing

Written Reporting

Analytical Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Adaptability

Tech Industry Experience

Job description

Our client, a leading technology company, is seeking an experienced Workplace Investigator to support its Ethics & Compliance team on a contract basis. The role fits an employment attorney or seasoned HR/Compliance investigator who can independently manage sensitive investigations and deliver clear, legally defensible findings in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of workplace investigations experience, a background in employment law or HR/compliance, and strong