White Collar and Investigations Associate

Job overview

The White Collar and Investigations Associate role is onsite in New York, NY. The expected salary range is $235,000–$365,000 per year, with discretionary bonuses potentially available. Direct Counsel is conducting a confidential search for an AmLaw 100 firm’s New York office. The associate handles white-collar matters, internal investigations, and complex commercial litigation involving government inquiries, regulatory authorities, and financial transactions. The role supports clients through sensitive investigations and high-profile disputes.

What you'll do

• Handle white-collar matters, internal investigations, and complex commercial litigation
• respond to government inquiries and regulatory matters
• conduct legal research and writing
• advise on disputes involving securities, commodities, and financial transactions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

white collar

investigations associate

commercial litigation

new york ny

direct counsel

$235k–$365k/year

government inquiries

regulatory matters

internal investigations

securities

financial transactions

healthcare coverage

retirement benefits

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid holidays, medical and parental leave, family care benefits, and professional development support.

Why this role

Junior-to-midlevel opportunity seeking candidates with 2–5 years of relevant experience; federal clerkship experience is strongly preferred.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.