Lawyer - Corporate Governance (White Collar)

About the Firm :

We are a leading Tier 1 full-service law firm with a strong reputation for advising domestic and international clients on complex legal issues across sectors. Our White Collar, Investigations & Compliance practice is recognized for its depth, cross-border capabilities, and industry expertise, consistently advising clients on high-stakes investigations and regulatory matters.

Key Practice Areas :

White Collar Crime & Internal Investigations

Board Advisory on Governance, Ethics & Compliance

Anti-Corruption & Anti-Money Laundering

Fraud Risk Management

Regulatory & Transactional Advisory (especially in Defence, Insurance, and other regulated sectors)

Role Overview :

As a Senior Associate in our White Collar & Compliance practice, you will lead and manage complex investigations, provide strategic regulatory and compliance advice to clients, and work closely with partners on sensitive and high-value matters. The role demands a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong leadership, legal research, and client management skills.

Key Responsibilities :

Internal Investigations :

Lead and manage internal investigations into allegations of fraud, bribery, corruption, accounting irregularities, and employee misconduct, including cross-border matters.

Advisory & Compliance :

Advise clients on designing and implementing compliance programs (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, PMLA, etc.); support in building governance and risk frameworks.

Board & C-Suite Advisory :

Provide strategic legal counsel to boards, audit committees, and senior management on governance, regulatory exposure, and ethical risks.

Regulatory & Sectoral Advisory :

Advise clients in highly regulated sectors (e.g., defence, insurance, fintech) on licensing, regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance frameworks.

Transactional Support :

Conduct integrity due diligence, compliance risk assessments, and audits as part of M&A and other transactional mandates.

Client Management :

Serve as a key point of contact for clients, managing relationships, expectations, and ensuring high standards of service delivery.

Knowledge Management & Training :

Mentor junior associates; contribute to knowledge sharing, training sessions, and 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