Regulatory, Compliance & Disputes Associate/Counsel - Senior
- LocationWashington, D.C.
- Work typeNot stated
- Salary390k to 420k USD a year
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted5 November 2026
- SourcePerkins Coie's careers page (Workday)
Live checkFirst seen 2 days ago; still listed on Perkins Coie's careers page 12 min ago.
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Job Description:
One of Fortune’s Best Places to Work, Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a senior associate or counsel to join our Regulatory, Compliance & Disputes group within the firm’s Complex Litigation practice group in the Washington, D.C. office.
The successful candidate will work on matters involving congressional, state attorney general, and regulatory investigations, and other matters involving significant legal, political, and reputational risk. The practice also advises clients on government ethics, emerging regulatory risks, crisis response, and related sensitive matters.
Preferred candidates will have at least five years of relevant experience handling congressional investigations and other high-stakes government inquiries. We are particularly interested in candidates with recent experience serving on a congressional committee or otherwise conducting or responding to congressional investigations. Candidates with substantial experience in private practice, at the Department of Justice or another federal agency, or in a state attorney general’s office are also encouraged to apply.
We have created a firm culture based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. If you want to join the team, please apply at the link below.
All applicants must have a strong academic profile and excellent writing, judgment, and interpersonal skills. To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your specific interest in and qualifications for an investigations and government-facing practice, a current résumé, a law school transcript, and a self-edited writing sample. Principals only.
Salary Range: $390,000 to $420,000
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