Senior Counsel – Regulatory & Investigations

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Counsel-level attorney to join our Investigations & Regulatory practice. This role is suited for an attorney with significant experience handling high-stakes white-collar enforcement matters, internal investigations, and complex regulatory issues.

The successful candidate will advise multinational corporations and senior executives navigating sensitive legal and regulatory challenges, including government investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance risks. This position involves working closely with partners and clients across multiple industries to resolve complex matters while helping organizations proactively manage risk through strategic compliance and regulatory planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage internal investigations involving allegations of fraud, bribery, anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions violations, and professional misconduct
• Represent clients in government-facing investigations and enforcement actions, including matters involving federal regulators and law enforcement agencies
• Assist clients in responding to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and regulatory inquiries
• Prepare legal analyses, memoranda, and investigative reports related to complex regulatory and enforcement matters
• Advise clients on risk mitigation, compliance programs, and regulatory governance frameworks
• Support clients in administrative proceedings, federal district court litigation, and appellate matters arising from regulatory enforcement actions
• Counsel clients on evolving risks related to sanctions, financial crimes, fraud, and anti-corruption laws

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in Washington, D.C.
• Typically 8+ years of legal experience in white-collar investigations, regulatory enforcement, or government investigations
• Demonstrated experience handling internal investigations and government-facing enforcement matters
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and investigative skills
• Ability to manage complex matters independently while working directly with sophisticated clients

Preferred Experience

• Experience advising clients on anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, anti-corruption, fraud, or financial regulatory matters
• Experience working with federal enforcement authorities or regulatory agencies
• Background advising multinational corporations on compliance and risk mitigation strategies
• Experience serving clients in industries such as financial services, consumer products, energy, or technology

*We are not accepting agency submissions at this time*

Attorney compensation for this position ranges from $230,000- $260,000 annually. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.