White Collar Litigation & Investigations Associate – New York

Top Echelon Software, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks an Associate Attorney in New York to join its White Collar Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group. You will handle complex investigations, securities matters, and corporate enforcement issues for diverse clients.

The role offers a hybrid work model with a nationally respected practice and opportunities for immediate client impact, mentorship, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.
• 3-6 years of White Collar Defense, Internal Investigations or Commercial Litigation experience.
• Experience with government investigations and internal corporate investigations.
• Experience with securities fraud, money laundering, corruption or related misconduct preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulatory and enforcement frameworks.
• Exceptional legal research, writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in government investigations, internal investigations and white collar matters.
• Assist in responding to inquiries and enforcement actions by federal and state agencies.
• Conduct witness interviews, internal reviews and factual investigations.
• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda and investigative reports.
• Manage litigation and investigative matters in state and federal courts.
• Collaborate with clients and attorneys across practice groups on strategy.
• Participate in case assessment, discovery and trial preparation.
• Provide practical, business-oriented counsel on regulatory challenges.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Oral advocacy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. from top-tier law school

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY -- WHITE COLLAR DEFENSE & INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS

White Collar Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group

Location: New York, NY

HYBRID

Our client, a highly regarded national law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its sophisticated White Collar Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group in New York. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with experience in white collar defense, government investigations, and complex commercial litigation to work alongside an accomplished team representing corporate and individual clients in high-stakes investigations and enforcement matters. The practice regularly handles matters involving allegations of securities fraud, money laundering, corruption, and other complex corporate misconduct issues before federal and state enforcement authorities.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing
• 3-6 years of substantive White Collar Defense, Internal Investigations, and/or Commercial Litigation experience
• Experience handling government investigations and internal corporate investigations
• Experience with matters involving securities fraud, money laundering, corruption, or other allegations of corporate misconduct is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulatory and enforcement frameworks
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience managing complex litigation matters and investigations involving corporate and individual clients
• Demonstrated ability to analyze facts, assess risk, and develop effective litigation and investigative strategies
• Judicial clerkship experience strongly preferred
• Courtroom experience strongly preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and client-focused environment
• Superior communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

• Represent corporate and individual clients in government****investigations, internal investigations, and white collar defense matters
• Assist clients responding to inquiries and enforcement actions by federal and state agencies, including regulatory and prosecutorial authorities
• Conduct witness interviews, internal reviews, and factual investigations involving allegations of corporate misconduct
• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, investigative reports, and other complex legal documents
• Manage litigation and investigative matters in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels
• Collaborate with clients and attorneys across practice groups to develop strategic legal solutions
• Participate in case assessment, discovery, legal research, and trial preparation
• Provide practical and business-oriented counsel to clients facing regulatory, investigative, and litigation challenges

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a nationally respected White Collar Defense and Internal Investigations practice known for handling sophisticated, high-profile matters across a broad range of industries. Attorneys in this group work directly with experienced practitioners on complex investigations and litigation matters involving significant regulatory and reputational exposure. The firm offers a collegial and supportive culture that encourages professional growth, mentorship, and early responsibility while providing exposure to some of the most challenging and impactful matters in the market.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $230,000 - $320,000 , commensurate with experience, qualifications, and class year.
• Future Salary Increase: Annual salary range scheduled to increase to $245,000 - $340,000 January 1, 2027.
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities: Eligible attorneys may participate in incentive bonus and profit-sharing programs.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement savings plan; generous paid time off; paid holidays; employee assistance programs; and additional wellness and professional support resources.

*Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.