Senior Counsel – Regulatory & Investigations

Clyde & Co • Washington, DC

2d • $230,000 - $260,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree