Investigations & Compliance Partner (New York)

An appointment at partner level on this brief is decided by what the practice can carry across, far more than on any headline figure.

We are working with a highly regarded, deliberately small international law firm seeking an investigations and compliance partner (or senior counsel) to join its New York office. This is an open-ended, strategic search focused on senior-level talent who can build on an existing investigations and compliance practice.

The firm is known for its collaborative culture, strong cross-border work, and a nimble platform where senior hires can see immediate impact. It is actively investing in partner growth and is open to individuals or small groups, even in practice areas where it does not yet have significant presence, provided the profile is strong and supportable.

This role offers:

• The opportunity to join a small, equity-only partnership where all partners share in a bonus pool funded by 20% of the partnership’s net income.
• A platform that rewards business generation and cross-selling, with clear credit for work brought in.
• A collaborative, relationship-driven environment with a long-tenured partnership and low attrition.

We welcome conversations with candidates who are entrepreneurial, client-focused, and looking to build or expand a portable practice.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Portable book of business of $2M+ (USD)
• A strong track record of generating and growing client relationships.
• Experience in investigations and compliance, with a portable practice and a client following.
• Ability to contribute to practice development and collaborate across practice groups.
• Entrepreneurial drive and a go-getter attitude—no service partners, please.

If the brief does not read like an exact match, it is usually still worth talking — these mandates flex around the right practice.