Investigations & Compliance Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking an Investigations & Compliance Counsel to support F500 clients. This role manages internal investigations, performs risk assessments, and helps design practical compliance solutions that align with business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal investigations into potential violations of law, policy, and ethical standards, including employment issues and anti-bribery/anti-corruption (FCPA) matters.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop actionable strategies to mitigate compliance, regulatory, and reputational risk.
• Build, implement, and enhance the ethics & compliance program, including:
  • Policy management
  • Training
  • Third-party due diligence
  • Hotline administration
  • Reporting to senior leadership
• Provide practical legal advice and guidance on regulatory and compliance matters to business leaders, HR, and operations teams.
• Oversee responses to regulatory inquiries, disclosures, and enforcement actions where required.
• Partner with key stakeholders to integrate compliance practices into business processes and decision-making.
• Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, and enforcement trends and recommend proactive updates to compliance strategies.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in ethics & compliance, investigations, or regulatory enforcement (law firm, in-house, or government agency).
• Expertise in FCPA, anti-corruption programs, employment investigations, and third-party risk management.
• Active license to practice law in the U.S. and in good standing.
• Prior experience engaging with DOJ, SEC, or other enforcement agencies is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles: $104,500–325,000 per year
• Estimated total compensation for non-attorney roles: $71,250–309,750 per year
• Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities and tools

Location

Not specified.

Additional Information

• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or harass on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The employer prohibits discrimination and harassment.