Investigative Attorney (1 year contract)

Overview

This role is a 12-month contract with the organization’s Legal team as a Legal Investigations Counsel. You will work closely with Compliance on investigation case files, advising on legal risk and regulatory reporting, and helping define how Legal and Compliance collaborate throughout the investigation process. Your analysis will directly inform decisions in a fast-moving, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal review of Compliance investigation case files for risk and regulatory issues
• Analyze regulatory reporting to ensure timely and accurate filings
• Help define and refine roles and responsibilities between Compliance and Legal counterparts in the investigation process
• Track case volume and turnaround against SLAs and support resource capacity planning
• Maintain strict confidentiality and privilege protections on all escalated matters
• Provide ad hoc legal analysis and support as directed by the Legal team

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 5–8 years of experience
• Law firm background with hands-on experience conducting investigations (any investigation practice area considered, provided investigations are core to the experience)
• Strong analytical and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, well-structured case assessments
• Ability to handle sensitive, high-volume casework under deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Compliance background
• AML/CFT and sanctions experience
• Crypto/blockchain industry experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and company benefits

Location

• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)