Investigations Lawyer

Overview

The organization is seeking Investigations Lawyers to support clients across a range of industries. This role involves conducting and supporting legally privileged investigations into corporate, employee, compliance, regulatory, and misconduct matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct or support legally privileged investigations into matters including employee misconduct, whistleblowing, fraud, regulatory concerns, compliance breaches, and other sensitive issues.
• Define investigation scope, review documentation, develop investigation plans, conduct interviews, and manage evidence-gathering processes.
• Prepare clear investigation reports, summaries, and recommendations, including advising on appropriate remedial actions and risk-mitigation measures.
• Work closely with HR, compliance, risk, senior management, and external advisers to manage sensitive matters and provide practical, business-focused advice.

Minimum Qualifications

• A qualified lawyer eligible to practise in the UK, with relevant investigations experience gained in-house, in private practice, or within a regulatory, compliance, or advisory environment.
• Experience supporting or leading investigations involving corporate, employee, conduct, regulatory, fraud, whistleblowing, or compliance matters.
• Strong analytical, interviewing, drafting, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.
• Qualified lawyer in the UK or an equivalent jurisdiction, or an experienced investigations professional with strong corporate, employee, regulatory, compliance, or fraud investigation experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits and pension.
• Access to professional development resources and learning and development programs.
• Opportunity to work remotely, onsite, or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Location

Remote, onsite, or hybrid (depending on client requirements). The organization serves clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

• Equal opportunity employer. Recruitment and employment are conducted without discrimination or harassment on the basis of protected characteristics under applicable law.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process, upon request and consistent with applicable laws.

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.