New York City | Hybrid

White Collar & Investigations Associate Attorney

AmLaw 50 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $365,000+

A premier international law firm is seeking a White Collar & Investigations Associate Attorney to join its New York office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing corporations, financial institutions, executives, boards of directors, and individuals in government investigations, internal investigations, white collar defense, and complex commercial litigation.

Ideal Background

• 2–5 years of white collar, investigations, or complex litigation experience gained at a sophisticated law firm, government agency, or U.S. Attorney's Office

• Experience conducting internal investigations, responding to government inquiries, and advising clients regarding regulatory and enforcement matters

• Experience interacting with federal and state prosecutors, regulatory agencies, and criminal and civil enforcement authorities

• Experience handling matters involving securities, commodities, financial transactions, corporate governance, fraud, and regulatory enforcement is preferred

• Experience assisting with complex commercial litigation, including motion practice, discovery, witness preparation, and trial preparation

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated investigations and litigation matters while maintaining significant client interaction

• Federal judicial clerkship experience is strongly preferred

• Large law firm experience is strongly preferred

• Law review, moot court, or journal experience is preferred

• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school

• New York bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Premier White Collar Defense & Investigations practice

✅ Sophisticated internal investigations and government enforcement matters

✅ Opportunity to represent leading corporations, executives, and financial institutions in high-profile matters

✅ Significant client interaction and early responsibility

✅ Collaborative, team-oriented culture with exceptional mentorship

✅ Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174