Senior Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly experienced Litigation Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona, with 19 years of practice focused on anti-corruption matters and defense under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). This role is ideal for a senior-level attorney with extensive experience advising and defending corporate clients in complex government investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance-related litigation. The position involves strategic counseling, high-level advocacy, and management of sophisticated cross-border matters.

Duties

• Defend corporate and individual clients in FCPA and anti-corruption investigations and enforcement actions
• Advise clients on anti-corruption compliance programs and risk mitigation strategies
• Manage internal investigations involving potential regulatory or criminal exposure
• Interface with domestic and international regulatory and enforcement authorities
• Draft legal memoranda, briefs, and investigative reports
• Conduct witness interviews and oversee cross-border fact-gathering efforts
• Provide strategic guidance during enforcement proceedings and settlement negotiations
• Monitor developments in anti-corruption laws and enforcement trends

Requirements

• 19 years of experience in anti-corruption, FCPA, or white-collar defense litigation
• Extensive experience handling government investigations and regulatory enforcement matters
• Strong understanding of U.S. and international anti-corruption laws and regulations
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-stakes matters independently
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong judgment and client advisory capabilities

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active State Bar license in good standing

Skills

• FCPA defense and anti-corruption compliance strategy
• Internal investigations and regulatory response
• Legal research and persuasive writing
• Risk assessment and strategic counseling
• Strong oral advocacy and negotiation abilities
• Cross-border coordination and project management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Potential performance-based bonuses
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• Possible health, retirement, or additional benefits