White Collar Litigation & Investigations Associate – New York

Job Juncture; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Salary increases scheduled annually

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Job Juncture in New York is assisting a nationally acclaimed law firm to recruit an Associate Attorney for its White Collar Defense & Internal Investigations Practice Group in New York. The role targets lawyers with experience in government investigations, securities matters, and complex commercial litigation.

The candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school and 3-6 years of substantive White Collar Defense or related experience, with strong research, writing, and courtroom

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• 3-6 years of substantive White Collar Defense, Internal Investigations, and/or Commercial Litigation experience
• Experience with matters involving securities fraud, money laundering, corruption, or other allegations of corporate misconduct is highly preferred
• 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

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
• Collaborate with clients and attorneys across practice groups to develop strategic legal solutions
• Participate in case assessment, discovery, legal research, and trial preparation

Skills

White Collar Defense

Internal Investigations

Commercial Litigation

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Team Collaboration

Courtroom Experience

Judicial Clerkship

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

White Collar Litigation & Investigations Associate - New York

Salary: $230,000 - $320,000 per year

Location: New York, NY

Posted: September 20 2026

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

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
• 3-6 years of substantive White Collar Defense, Internal Investigations, and/or Commercial Litigation experience
• Experience with matters involving securities fraud, money laundering, corruption, or other allegations of corporate misconduct is highly preferred
• 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
• Collaborate with clients and attorneys across practice groups to develop strategic legal solutions
• Participate in case assessment, discovery, legal research, and trial preparation

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.

• 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.