Regulatory Investigations Strategy and Enforcement Associate

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Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is actively recruiting a Regulatory Investigations, Strategy & Enforcement Associate to join its litigation and compliance team in the Atlanta office. This role is ideal for an attorney with 4–6 years of experience in litigation, regulatory enforcement, or internal investigations. The position will focus on Georgia-based economic development issues, state and federal regulatory litigation, consumer class actions, and administrative proceedings. Candidates with prior government or public sector experience will be especially competitive.

Location:

• Atlanta, GA

Duties:

• Represent clients in state and federal regulatory enforcement actions, including administrative litigation and spinoff consumer class actions

• Provide counsel on compliance strategies and risk mitigation for clients in highly regulated industries

• Conduct internal investigations related to alleged corporate or executive misconduct

• Support economic development projects and regulatory matters specific to Georgia

• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and regulatory filings

• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary legal teams to develop strategic defenses and enforcement responses

• Advise clients across sectors including financial services, consumer products, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gaming, cybersecurity, and data privacy

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of experience in litigation, investigations, or regulatory compliance

• Experience working with or within a government agency (e.g., attorney general’s office, executive branch agency) preferred

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal issues and client relationships

• Prior experience in economic development or public/private partnership matters is a plus

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Licensed and in good standing with the Georgia Bar, or eligible for admission by waiver

Skills:

• Superior legal research and writing ability

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory frameworks across various industries

• Experience with internal investigations and enforcement risk counseling is advantageous

• Judicial clerkship experience is preferred but not required

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

• • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and disability coverage

  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts

  • 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution

  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

  • Professional development support, including CLE and bar association membership fees

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306