Corporate Crime & Investigations Associate - Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment : Job Details

Step into a role at the intersection of law, regulation, and international business. You'll work alongside a partner ranked as a Global Elite Thought Leader in investigations, advising corporates on their most sensitive economic crime and compliance matters.What you'll do

• Lead on internal investigations into suspected wrongdoing, spanning bribery, corruption, sanctions breaches, fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion.
• Provide preventative compliance advice — drafting and enhancing anti-bribery, AML, and sanctions policies for major corporates.
• Support on economic crime due diligence in high-value M&A transactions.
• Advise clients under investigation by enforcement bodies (SFO, FCA, DOJ, HMRC, CPS), whether as corporates, senior executives, witnesses, or suspects.
• Act in civil fraud and asset recovery litigation linked to economic crime issues.
• Manage international, multi-jurisdictional matters across diverse industries: energy, defence, consumer, financial services, government, and infrastructure.

What you'll need

• 4-6PQE in corporate crime, investigations, or white-collar litigation at a leading City, US, or international firm.
• Experience in cross-border investigations and direct engagement with regulators (SFO/FCA/DOJ/HMRC).
• Demonstrated ability to run workstreams independently, including client contact, drafting, and evidence handling.
• Strong compliance or preventative advisory experience (e.g. designing/upgrading policies, due diligence in deals).
• Appetite for both contentious and non-contentious instructions within economic crime.
• A confident, pragmatic style — balancing technical excellence with commercial advice.

You'll join a ranked Corporate Crime & Investigations practice led by standout partners with deep trial and investigations pedigree. The group is known for handling multi-jurisdictional, big-ticket investigations with empathy, pace, and precision. Expect to collaborate across disputes, financial services, and regulatory teams, while benefiting from genuine mentorship and career progression.