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Squire Patton Boggs ยท 1 day ago

Government Investigations and White Collar Senior Associate

Squire Patton Boggs is actively seeking a Senior Associate to join our dynamic Government Investigations and White Collar Practice Group. The role involves handling global compliance, government and internal investigations, white collar criminal defense, and related complex civil litigation.

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Responsibilities

Conduct legal and factual research
Analyze documents and complex financial transactions
Draft motions, legal memoranda, investigation reports, and correspondence
Interview witnesses
Manage discovery and other case responsibilities
Develop and manage client relationships
Supervise consultants and experts
Mentor and guide junior associates, fostering a collaborative team culture

Qualification

JD from accredited law schoolUS State Bar admissionCompliance investigations experienceCriminal procedure knowledgePersuasive writingClient relationship managementResearch skillsClient service skillsBackground in financeForeign languageOrganizational skillsCommunication abilitiesTeam leadershipAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

Possess a JD from an accredited law school and a strong academic record
Admitted to a US State Bar and in good standing. Admission to the Bar in the state of the primary office is expected if not currently admitted
7 + years of relevant experience in substantive areas of compliance, complex government and internal investigations, white collar criminal defense, and related complex civil litigation including: legal and factual research, persuasive writing, client and witness interviews, and case management
Experience/working knowledge of criminal procedure
Excellent organizational, reasoning and research skills; excellent written and verbal communication abilities; mature judgment; attention to detail; initiative
Flexibility, composure, and the ability to prioritize and handle urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy; the ability to remain composed and professional under stressful circumstances; commitment to ethical and confidentiality requirements; strong client service skills
Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple high-stakes client relationships
Ability to work as part of a team and lead junior associates, promoting collegiality and collaboration

Preferred

Relevant clerkship and government experience is a plus
Significant experience working in a law firm or government agency with compliance and white collar government investigations experience involving anti-money laundering, economic sanctions, fraud, securities violations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, or other comparable areas of criminal law are preferred
A background in business banking, finance, economics, accounting, or a foreign language is a plus

Company

Squire Patton Boggs

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Squire Patton Boggs offers legal services in business immigration, data privacy, natural resources, and financial services.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Aaron Seamon
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Adam D. Colvin
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