Lawyer - Corporate Governance (White Collar)

You will be working as a Senior Associate in the White Collar & Compliance practice of a leading Tier 1 full-service law firm. Your role will involve leading and managing complex investigations, providing strategic regulatory and compliance advice to clients, and collaborating closely with partners on sensitive and high-value matters. Your proactive and detail-oriented approach, along with strong leadership, legal research, and client management skills, will be crucial for this position. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage internal investigations related to fraud, bribery, corruption, accounting irregularities, and employee misconduct, including cross-border cases. - Advise clients on creating and implementing compliance programs such as FCPA, UK Bribery Act, PMLA, etc., and assist in establishing governance and risk frameworks. - Offer strategic legal counsel to boards, audit committees, and senior management on governance, regulatory exposure, and ethical risks. - Provide guidance to clients in highly regulated sectors like defence, insurance, and fintech on licensing, regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance frameworks. - Conduct integrity due diligence, compliance risk assessments, and audits for M&A and other transactional mandates. - Act as a primary contact for clients, manage relationships, meet expectations, and ensure high service standards. - Mentor junior associates, contribute to knowledge sharing, conduct training sessions, and assist in internal policy development within the team. Key Requirements: - LL.B./LL.M. from a reputed law school in India or abroad. - 4-7 years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably with a Tier 1 law firm or in-house legal/compliance team. - Strong understanding of white collar crime laws (FCPA, UKBA, PCA, PMLA, etc.) and regulatory frameworks in India. - Prior experience in handling cross-border investigations and regulatory enforcement matters. - Exposure to compliance frameworks and legal advisory in sectors like defence, insurance, or other regulated industries. - Excellent legal research, drafting, and communication skills. - Proven experience in client management and team leadership.,