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Regulatory, Compliance & Disputes Associate/Counsel - Senior

Perkins Coie
Washington, D.C. Posted Nov 5, 2026
Full-time

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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. All applicants must have a strong academic profile and excellent writing, judgment, and interpersonal skills. Principals only.

Salary Range: $390,000 to $420,000

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