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Pernini Legal · 11 hours ago

Reg. Investigations, Strategy & Enforcemt Associate Attorney - Multi Office

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$260K/yr - $350K/yr

3+ years exp

Pernini Legal is a premier AmLaw 100 firm seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement (RISE) Practice Group. The role involves working directly with State Attorneys General on regulatory enforcement matters, conducting multistate investigations, and handling complex litigation.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Respond to CIDs and other regulatory inquiries

Coordinate and participate in multistate investigations involving State AG offices

Negotiate resolutions to complex regulatory enforcement matters

Represent clients in related litigation, investigations, and internal reviews

Provide strategic, business-oriented guidance on regulatory risk and enforcement exposure

Collaborate with senior attorneys and firm leadership to support client development initiatives

Deepen and maintain relationships with State AG offices to support strategic business development for the practice

Develop thought leadership content, including articles, insights, and analysis on emerging regulatory trends

Qualification

JD from top-tier law schoolActive Bar AdmissionExperience in investigationsState AGAnalytical abilityNegotiation skillsWriting skillsCommunication skillsStrategic mindsetTeam collaboration

Required

JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record

Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction, in good standing

3–6 years of substantive experience in investigations, enforcement, and/or regulatory litigation

Experience working with State Attorneys General, including responding to civil investigative demands (CIDs) and coordinating multistate investigations

Demonstrated ability to negotiate resolutions and advise clients on complex enforcement matters

Strong writing skills with a demonstrated publication record or clear aptitude for thought leadership

Strategic mindset with the ability to maintain and build relationships with State AG offices

Exceptional analytical ability, judgment, and communication skills

Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively across teams