Senior White Collar Defense Partner

Orion Placement; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a senior attorney to lead white collar defense and government investigations in a premier litigation practice. The role involves representing companies and individuals in federal/state matters, shaping strategy, and mentoring junior attorneys.

The position targets Counsel or Partner level with an active bar in good standing, offering a hybrid work model with offices in New York City, Washington DC, or Chicago.

Qualifications

• Active bar license in good standing.
• Senior level law firm experience suitable for Counsel/Partner.
• Significant experience in white collar defense, government investigations or internal investigations.
• Strong federal court, investigative, litigation, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Business plan required.
• Government enforcement experience valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead sophisticated white collar defense and government investigation matters from initial inquiry through resolution.
• Represent companies, executives, professionals, and other individuals facing federal and state investigations, enforcement actions, and criminal proceedings.
• Develop strategy for government investigations, grand jury matters, internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and related litigation.
• Advise clients responding to subpoenas, investigative demands, interviews, and government scrutiny.
• Handle complex factual and legal analysis while developing creative, practical defense strategies.
• Take significant responsibility for written advocacy, witness preparation, negotiations, hearings, trials, and other proceedings as appropriate.
• Work directly with clients and collaborate with attorneys across offices in lean matter teams.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the development of the firm's litigation talent.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while executing a thoughtful business development plan.
• Contribute to the continued growth and reputation of the firm's white collar defense and investigations practice.

Skills

Active bar license

White collar defense

Government investigations

Senior level experience

Federal court litigation

Legal writing

Client relationships

Strategy development

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a senior attorney to lead white collar defense and government investigations in a premier litigation practice. The role involves representing companies and individuals in federal/state matters, shaping strategy, and mentoring junior attorneys.

The position targets Counsel or Partner level with an active bar in good standing, offering a hybrid work model with offices in New York City, Washington DC, or Chicago.