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Investigations Lawyer (Pharmaceutical Sector)Investigations Lawyer (Pharmaceutical Sector)Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We are seeking an experienced Investigations Lawyer to support a global healthcare organization on a 6-month contract. This role will focus on managing internal and external investigations across a range of legal, compliance, and regulatory matters. You will play a key part in safeguarding the business by ensuring thorough, objective, and risk-sensitive investigative processes. Key Responsibilities Lead and support internal investigations related to employee conduct, audit findings, and compliance concerns. Handle complex issues involving allegations of fraud, bribery (including FCPA), regulatory breaches, and other ethical or governance matters. Liaise with cross-functional teams including Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, and HR to assess allegations, plan investigative steps, and determine scope. Conduct document reviews, employee interviews, and prepare internal investigation reports. Support responses to external or government investigations involving regulators or law enforcement. Collaborate with external counsel and forensic experts where independent or specialist input is required. Ensure investigations are conducted in a timely, legally sound, and proportionate manner with proper documentation and risk assessments. Provide guidance on remediation actions and lessons learned following case closure. Key Requirements Qualified solicitor or barrister (UK or equivalent). Proven experience in conducting or managing investigations, ideally in a multinational or highly regulated environment. Strong knowledge of FCPA, anti-bribery/anti-corruption laws, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Experience coordinating with external counsel, forensic specialists, or regulatory bodies is desirable. Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive matters. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Experience Background in compliance, white-collar crime, or internal audit law. Experience working within in-house legal teams or for clients in the healthcare/life sciences sector. About Elevate Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia. ElevateFlex, is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, we define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world-class, global Community of Talent, and advanced, technology-enabled search. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category. Our Visionis a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together. Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business. As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe. Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Contract Job functionJob function Legal Industries Legal Services and Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Elevate by 2x Get notified about new Lawyer jobs inUnited Kingdom . London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Manchester Area, United Kingdom 1 week ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Corporate and Commercial Counsel (UK based)United Kingdom $180,000.00-$220,000.00 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom £50,000.00-£500,000.00 3 hours ago Legal Counsel (Pitcairn Islands Development)Lawyer - Immigration & Asylum accredited (UK Legal Charity)Legal Counsel and Assistant Company Secretary (Home based role)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr