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In-House
Attorney
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC
Min 8 yrs required
Requisition ID: 15842BR Senior Legal Counsel, Investigations The candidate works closely with other members of the Legal and Compliance team, as well as business and functional units, on understanding the current approach and competencies related to investigations; implementing necessary programs, trainings, and processes with a goal of developing a robust, sustainable approach to investigations; identifying and monitoring trends in matter across the firm and recommending potential actions or solutions; and guiding, participating in, and leading investigations related to a broad range of matters including legal and compliance issues. Will serve as a key global and group resource, and will be a lead subject matter expert in the area of investigations. Guiding/supervising/overseeing and/or participating in investigations. Will oversee and be held accountable for the development and implementation of broad-scale plans, tasks, and initiatives related to investigations into alleged violation of laws, regulations, and firm's policies. Such duties may include collecting and reviewing documents, conducting interviews, and coordinating other investigative activities, assessing current in-house talent, capabilities, and needs related to investigations. Developing an in-depth knowledge of, following, developing, improving, updating, and implementing investigation policies, processes, and procedures as well as in-house training and education. Preparing or overseeing the preparation of clear, concise, detailed investigation reports that support the findings, conclusions, and recommendations about the matter under investigation as well as any matters outside the original scope of the investigation. Learning, knowing, and understanding policies related to Risk Assessment, Training and Communication, Auditing and Monitoring including the associated metrics. Planning and developing, and training and executing on a strategic approach to investigations. Advising and developing training on current and emerging industry trends, legislation, laws, regulations, and policies and providing recommendations on potential updates to or changes in policies. Identifying and engaging, and training and participating in the on-going management of one or more colleagues, or direct or indirect employees, as part of constructing and deconstructing teams for each investigation. Collaborating and effectively communicating with Legal/Compliance colleagues, other colleagues (e.g., Human Resources and Internal Audit), senior management, and outside counsel to ensure alignment among and between these resources as well as with Compliance Program. Providing timely advice and counsel, including recommendations on corrective and preventative actions. And assisting on other matters as needed.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate must have Law degree and admission to practice law. Government service as a prosecutor a plus. Must have 8+ years of applicable professional experience including significant in-house and/or external law firm or government experience conducting investigations. Experience providing timely legal advice in a highly regulated environment preferred.
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