Securities Enforcement & Litigation Special Counsel - Washington, D.C.

Foley & Lardner LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP in Washington, D.C. seeks a Special Counsel with 10+ years of experience in litigation, investigations, and enforcement matters to join the Securities Enforcement & Litigation Practice Group.

This is a full-time, non-partner track position representing companies, professionals, and individuals in government investigations and related litigation. Candidates should have substantial SEC/PCAOB experience, leadership in investigations, and excellent research, writing, and

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling matters involving SEC/PCAOB or other federal regulators.
• Experience leading and managing internal and government investigations.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct client engagement and development of case/investigative strategy.
• Coordinate with experts and government/regulatory personnel.
• Manage significant aspects of matters in collaboration with partners.

Skills

Litigation experience

Investigations

Regulatory enforcement

Leadership & strategy

Client engagement

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking an attorney with at least 10 years of experience in litigation, investigations, and enforcement matters to join our Washington, D.C. office as Special Counsel in the Securities Enforcement & Litigation Practice Group. This is a full-time, non-partner track position representing companies, professional services firms, and individuals in government and internal investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, and related litigation.

Qualified candidates should have substantial experience handling matters involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), or other federal regulatory and enforcement authorities. Relevant matters may involve accounting, auditing, record-keeping, internal controls, disclosure requirements, financial reporting, fraud, or the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

Candidates should have experience leading and managing significant aspects of internal and government investigations, including developing investigative strategies, managing documentary and witness evidence, preparing for and conducting witness interviews, responding to government inquiries, and coordinating related litigation or regulatory proceedings. Experience counseling or defending accounting firms, auditors, companies, corporate officers, employees, or audit committees is beneficial, as is experience with cross-border investigations or matters involving multinational companies.

The position requires excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage complex matters. The role includes direct client engagement, development of case and investigative strategy, coordination with experts and government or regulatory personnel, and management of significant aspects of matters in collaboration with partners and other members of the legal team.

Applicants must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and be in good standing and an active member of the District of Columbia Bar.

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary for this position is $300,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Disability and Life insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Backup Care for Dependents

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