Associate — Economic Crime, Internal Investigations & Compliance

Team-opening for an associate to join an economic crime and internal investigations practice based in Germany, with offices in Düsseldorf or Berlin. The role has a strong international dimension and involves defending companies in regulatory and criminal proceedings and supporting compliance risk matters.

You will plan and lead internal investigations (including interviews and data analysis using advanced tools), manage responses to regulatory enquiries and searches, and advise on compliance topics such as anti‑money‑laundering, corporate criminal liability and cyber‑security risk.

The team offers work on complex, cross‑border matters, structured training and flexible working arrangements within a collaborative environment.

• German legal degree with above‑average results
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Interest or experience in economic/criminal law, internal investigations and compliance
• Strong analytical skills, commercial mindset and creative legal thinking