Legal Executive

Industry: Fraud Detection I Investigation I Risk Management
Qualification:

·        B.Tech Computer Engineering or BSc / MSc in Forensic Science.

·        Additional certifications in field of Digital Forensics, Fraud Investigations and Cyber Crime

·        CA / MBA / CFE / Graduate in Finance, Law, Forensics, or related disciplines

Experience: 4-8 Years

The Opportunity

About the Client: Our client is a specialized consulting firm dedicated to combating white-collar crime, fraud, and financial misconduct across organizations of all sizes. They provide comprehensive fraud prevention audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation strategies designed to safeguard your company's integrity and financial health. Their multidisciplinary team comprising experienced accountants, financial analysts, compliance professionals, fraud examiners, technology experts, and legal specialists leverages deep investigative expertise and forensic methodology to uncover the truth in complex financial matters.

Required Experience & Technical Expertise

We are seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented professional to join our client’s Corporate Fraud Investigation practice as a Senior Consultant.

The role requires hands-on experience in conducting complex corporate investigations, managing sensitive assignments independently, and delivering high-quality investigative insights to clients.

The ideal candidate should possess strong investigative acumen, technical forensic capabilities, and the ability to manage end-to-end fraud investigation engagements across diverse business environments.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Fraud Investigations

• Conduct detailed investigations relating to corporate fraud, financial misconduct, employee malpractices, corruption, and asset misappropriation.

• Analyze financial records, digital evidence, transactional data, and supporting documentation to identify fraudulent activities and control gaps.

• Assist clients in assessing fraud risks, investigating allegations, and strengthening governance mechanisms.

Investigation Strategy & Execution

• Develop comprehensive investigation plans and methodologies based on case requirements.

• Execute multi-dimensional investigations by leveraging financial analysis, digital forensics, interviews, and evidence review techniques.

• Prioritize investigative tasks effectively while managing multiple engagements simultaneously.

Forensic & Technical Expertise

• Utilize forensic tools, digital investigation techniques, and data analytics methodologies during investigations.

• Handle electronic evidence in line with established forensic standards and chain-of-custody procedures.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on forensic data collection and analysis activities.

Independent Case Management

• Lead and manage investigations independently from initiation through closure.

• Ensure timely delivery of investigation findings, reports, and client communication.

• Adapt investigative methodologies based on varying business structures, industries, and fraud scenarios.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured investigation reports and presentations.

• Present investigative findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.

• Translate complex forensic findings into commercially understandable insights for clients.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of corporate fraud schemes, forensic investigations, and dispute advisory matters

• Knowledge of financial statement fraud, corruption investigations, and forensic review procedures

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities

• Excellent report writing and documentation skills

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

• Adaptability to evolving fraud risks, technologies, and investigative methodologies

Preferred Attributes

• Exposure to forensic accounting, digital forensics, or e-discovery tools

• Prior experience in consulting, risk advisory, forensic investigation, or dispute services environments

What the Role Offers

• Opportunity to work on high-impact and complex investigative assignments

• Exposure to leadership teams, legal counsels, and cross-industry engagements

• Dynamic and intellectually challenging work environment

• Strong learning and career growth opportunities within the forensic and risk advisory domain

Candidates should possess experience of independently handling digital forensic tools across various stages of forensic investigations, including:

Forensic Imaging Tools

• FTK

• Tableau

• EnCase

• Paladin

• Falcon

Data Extraction & Analysis Tools

• X-Ways

• Magnet AXIOM

• Forensic Toolkit (FTK)

Processing Tools

• Intella

Mobile Forensics

• UFED

• Oxygen Forensics

• It is a Full Time Legal job for candidates with 2 - 6 years of experience.