Senior Associate – Compliance & Internal Investigations

• Developing solutions to complex legal and strategic issues arising from compliance-related crises


• Assisting with the preventive mitigation of clients’ liability risks


• Supporting the development and implementation of group-wide compliance programs


• Advising and assisting clients in external regulatory or criminal proceedings


• Defending against damages claims and assessing potential liability claims


• Managing crises following compliance incidents


• Conducting internal investigations in Germany and internationally


• Advising management and corporate bodies on compliance violations


• Defending clients before criminal prosecution and regulatory authorities in Germany and internationally


• Advising on the implementation and enhancement of compliance management systems


• Conducting compliance risk analyses


• Collaborating with experts from various areas of business law and colleagues from different disciplines

Requirements

• Excellent legal qualifications


• Very good command of English


• Additional qualifications such as an LL.M. or Ph.D. are welcome


• Relevant academic or practical experience in white-collar criminal law or compliance is welcome


• Interest in business-related issues


• Curiosity and enthusiasm for international challenges


• Enjoyment of teamwork combined with a willingness to take on responsibility

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in compliance management systems, crisis management, and legal advisory in regulatory matters. Possesses strong analytical skills for conducting compliance risk analyses and internal investigations, with a focus on white-collar criminal law.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Compliance Management Systems


• Crisis Management


• White-Collar Criminal Law


• Internal Investigations


• Compliance Risk Analyses

Hard Skills

• Legal Qualifications


• Compliance Program Development


• Regulatory Advisory


• Liability Risk Assessment


• Crisis Incident Management

Soft Skills

• Teamwork


• Curiosity


• Enthusiasm


• Responsibility

Certifications & Qualifications

• LL.M.


• Ph.D.

Industry Keywords

• Compliance Violations


• Criminal Prosecution


• Regulatory Authorities


• International Challenges


• Business Law