Regulatory Investigations and Enforcement Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Regulatory Investigations and Enforcement Associate for its Boston, MA office. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of experience with State Attorneys General, handling civil investigative demands, multistate investigations, and negotiating resolutions. This role involves advising clients on regulatory enforcement matters and related litigation.

Duties

• Respond to civil investigative demands and coordinate multistate investigations.
• Negotiate resolutions in complex regulatory enforcement matters.
• Advise clients on internal investigations and related litigation.
• Maintain and deepen relationships with State AG offices.
• Engage in strategic business development for the practice group.

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience with State Attorneys General.
• Experience in a State Attorney General's office preferred.
• Familiarity with investigations, enforcement, and multistate coordination.
• Strong writing skills and a demonstrated publication record.
• Licensed and in good standing in the state of residence and work.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant state.

Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex investigations and enforcement matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Significant client-facing responsibility.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for strategic business development.

This large downtown firm wants to be the premier full-service firm for the technology sector. And, for the most part, they are doing a fairly good job of competing for those clients, concentrating on attracting industries in certain areas, such as publishing. The work here is among the best for associates, who get paid a below-market base salary, but have substantial opportunity for billable hour-related rewards.