Investigations & Compliance Counsel

About the role

We are seeking an Investigations & Compliance Counsel to support our F500 clients. This role is responsible for managing internal investigations, conducting risk assessments, and designing practical compliance solutions that integrate with business operations. You will collaborate with senior. For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal investigations into potential violations of law, policy, and ethical standards, including employment issues and anti-bribery/anti-corruption (FCPA) matters.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop actionable strategies to mitigate compliance, regulatory, and reputational risk.
• Build, implement, and enhance the ethics & compliance program — including policy management, training, third-party due diligence, hotline administration, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Provide practical legal advice and guidance on regulatory and compliance matters to business leaders, HR, and operations teams.
• Oversee responses to regulatory inquiries, disclosures, and enforcement actions where required.
• Partner with key stakeholders to integrate compliance practices into business processes and decision-making.
• Monitor emerging legal, regulatory, and enforcement trends, and recommend proactive updates to compliance strategies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in ethics & compliance, investigations, or regulatory enforcement (law firm, in-house, or government agency).
• Expertise in FCPA, anti-corruption programs, employment investigations, and third-party risk management.
• Active license to practice law in the U.S. and in good standing.
• Prior experience engaging with DOJ, SEC, or other enforcement agencies a plus.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid holidays and PTO
• flexible work arrangements
• professional development opportunities and tools

Pay

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.