FCPA Investigations Counsel

About Tenor Legal

Tenor is the premier legal services firm known for innovation and excellence across one of the broadest and most dynamic networks of talent in the legal industry. We work with Fortune 500 companies and top-tier law firms, offering exceptional legal professionals on both flexible secondment and permanent placements.

The Opportunity

Tenor Legal is seeking a Compliance & Investigations Attorney for a Consultant (contract) secondment supporting the in-house legal and compliance organization of a leading global technology company. This is a full-time, fully remote engagement centered on high-stakes internal compliance and anticorruption investigations.

The Client

Our client is a leading global technology company with a sophisticated in-house legal and compliance function. The attorney will work within the company's compliance and ethics team, partnering cross-functionally with internal stakeholders on sensitive investigative matters and reporting to in-house counsel.

Key Details

• Engagement Type: Consultant (contract)
• Duration: 3 months, with potential extension up to 18 months
• Compensation: $200,000 to $250,000 annualized
• Benefits: Full W-2 employment through Tenor Legal, including health insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, paid bar dues, and more.
• Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Location: Remote — must be based in the U.S. and able to work U.S. business hours
• Start Date: July 1, 2026

Responsibilities

• Conducting and supporting internal compliance misconduct investigations, including developing investigation plans (40%)
• Conducting investigation interviews of company personnel (20%)
• Managing and conducting document and email review (20%)
• Drafting reports of investigation and sharing outcomes with corporate stakeholders (20%)

Qualifications

• Active U.S. bar license
• At least five years practicing law
• JD from a top-50 U.S. law school (or equivalent non-U.S. legal studies program)
• At least five years of experience at an AmLaw 200 law firm
• At least five years of internal investigations experience focused on policy compliance and government investigations
• Five years of combined experience performing and/or leading internal investigations focused on the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other anticorruption/antibribery statutes at an AmLaw 200 firm and/or Fortune 50 publicly traded company
• Experience conducting internal investigations for an in-house client from drafting the investigation plan through drafting the report of investigation
• Experience conducting investigation interviews and email/document review, and sharing investigation outcomes with corporate stakeholders

Preferred Experience

• Prior secondment or in-house contract experience within a large corporate legal department
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with compliance, HR, and business teams
• A self-starter who operates independently with minimal oversight

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to own substantive, high-visibility investigations work for one of the world's most sophisticated corporate legal organizations. You'll run matters end to end — from investigation planning through final report — while partnering directly with in-house counsel and cross-functional stakeholders. The fully remote structure offers flexibility, and the engagement carries strong extension potential.

Join Us

At Tenor Legal, we're redefining the legal services industry. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to support our clients, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and your relevant experience.

Tenor Legal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.