Litigation & Investigations Associate (2-5 PQE)

We are currently recruiting for an Associate to join our Litigations & Investigations team in London.

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE

The London Litigation & Investigations team focuses on investigations (both civil and criminal) and litigation for financial institutions and corporates. It operates at the pinnacle of the market and is top ranked by the legal directories across a range of contentious areas.

Our investigations practice has worked on some of the most high-profile investigations and enforcement proceedings, both for financial institutions (including banks, insurers, asset and fund managers, payment and e-money firms) and corporates. We help clients navigate regulatory proceedings involving the main UK enforcement authorities, including the Financial Conduct Authority, Prudential Regulation Authority, Competition and Markets Authority and the Information Commissioner's Office and the Serious Fraud Office. We also regularly conduct internal investigations into our clients' most sensitive matters, including whistleblowing investigations. Much of our work is cross-border in nature, and we are frequently involved in investigations involving overseas authorities such as the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the European Commission. A&O Shearman is one of very few firms that can truly handle global enforcement proceedings, working seamlessly across borders through our international network.

ROLE PURPOSE

To support us in our continued growth, we are looking to hire an associate with 2-5 years' PQE to join our team and focus on investigations, with a particular focus on investigations involving financial institutions. Their role will be to act for financial institutions that are the subjects of enforcement investigations or enquiries, as well as to advise on and help conduct internal investigations for financial institutions.

We employ the best people who offer the highest quality of service based on a thorough understanding of the technical and commercial context and the most rigorous project management of cases.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advising clients on the full spectrum of contentious regulatory issues that may impact financial institutions that are regulated in the UK, including in the context of enforcement investigations
• Advising clients on and helping to conduct internal investigations (including whistleblowing investigations) into the full spectrum of regulatory issues that may impact financial institutions that are regulated in the UK
• Drafting advice
• Advising clients in meetings, on the phone and in writing
• Attending client meetings
• Managing client expectations appropriately
• Business development
• Legal research

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified lawyer with knowledge of contentious regulatory topics, and an appetite to develop their knowledge and skills in this area
• Detail focused and self-motivated approach
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent client relationship skills and interpersonal skills
• Focus on business development and personal profile in this area of the market

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.