Senior Manager – Forensics & Investigations Practice - (Hybrid Schedule) at Reed Smith LLP

Firm Information

Reed Smith is a dynamic international law firm dedicated to helping clients move their businesses forward. With an inclusive culture and innovative mindset, we deliver smarter, more creative legal services that drive better outcomes for our clients. Our deep industry knowledge, long-standing relationships and collaborative structure make us the go-to partner for complex disputes, transactions and regulatory matters.

Our team of 3,000 people (including more than 1,600 lawyers) across more than 30 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, operate as one global partnership to drive progress for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager - Forensics and Investigations Practice must have experience in the following focus areas: National Security, Cyber Security and Forensic Accounting. 

The National Security aspects of the role concern advancing the mission of national security and critical infrastructure protection in the United States and across the world. This position will focus specifically on foreign investment and national security regulations such as the Committee on Foreign Investments (CFIUS), as well as meeting broader cybersecurity and defense security standards. 

The candidate will be responsible for performing comprehensive cyber security assessments and providing expert advisory services to our clients. This role requires a deep understanding of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management strategies.

The ideal candidate will also have experience in forensic accounting and will play a critical role in supporting complex financial investigations. This position involves analyzing financial data, identifying irregularities, and providing insights to support legal proceedings and business decisions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Catalyzing the growth of the National Security Advisory Practice in both U.S. and non-U.S. markets
• Develops and maintains relationships with senior level executives and / or board members, including leading the development of marketing and business development efforts
• Maintaining industry-recognized subject matter expertise in the national security, foreign investment, and international trade
• Develops a comprehensive suite of service offerings within the National Security Advisory Practice
• Operationalizes and standardizes service offerings from risk assessments to audits and monitorship engagements
• Independently interfacing with clients to deliver high-quality work product related to compliance and security programs, including risk assessments, security policies, independent audits / monitorships, as well as advisory reports
• Leading and collaborating with internal teams to perform assessments of compliance with regulatory regimes (e.g., CFIUS)
• Builds and manages a team that advises clients in the domains of national security, foreign investment, international trade and other related practice areas
• Collaborates across the Gravity Stack service platforms to offer a complement of solutions that address client needs, including cybersecurity, forensics, e-discovery, technology integration, and business strategy, including collaborating across pre-existing legal and corporate relationships.
• Conduct thorough cyber security assessments, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
• Identify and evaluate security risks, vulnerabilities, and threats to client systems and networks.
• Develop detailed assessment reports outlining findings, risks, and recommended remediation actions.
• Ensure client compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
• Perform risk assessments and help clients prioritize and mitigate identified risks.
• Develop and maintain risk management documentation and policies.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on cyber security best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Assist clients in developing and implementing robust security strategies and frameworks.
• Collaborate with clients to design and enhance their security architecture and controls.
• Conduct thorough forensic accounting investigations to identify and quantify financial discrepancies, fraud, and other irregularities.
• Analyze complex financial data and transactions to trace funds, identify patterns, and uncover hidden assets.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and findings for internal use and external stakeholders, including legal counsel and law enforcement agencies.
• Manages client's expectations to deliver on-time and on-budget solutions.
• Responds rapidly to client needs and questions with thoughtful and pragmatic solutions.
• Other duties as required

Job duties and responsibilities included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job duties and responsibilities at any time.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preference in business, IT, cybersecurity, or a related field of study.  Advanced degree
strongly preferred. 

Experience: 

• History of building consulting firms and/or practice lines in governance, risk, and compliance
• Prior experience working as a governance, regulatory, or compliance professional and/or national security professional in a company, professional services firm, or U.S. Government

Skills:

• Specific focus/qualifications on national security, cybersecurity, international trade strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in governance, risk, and compliance
• Must be able to independently produce complete, professional, and polished work products.

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Develop and executes against a long-term growth strategy for the practice 
• Build and manages cross-functional teams within Gravity Stack and integrates existing resources into emerging service offerings 
• Innovate with partnerships and product developers to enhance existing offerings
• Mentor team members to encourage professional development that is beneficial to their careers and Gravity Stack objectives 
• Define and manage recruiting needs

Equipment To Be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax, machine, copier, scanner, etc.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, intense eye usage, and finger, hand and wrist dexterity associated with prolonged computer use. 
• Ability to utilize technology, including computers and telecommunication devices. 
• Ability to read and interpret written documents, computer screens and other visual displays accurately. 
• Ability to work long days and/or firm holidays as required.  

Working Conditions: You will be required to work in the office at minimum 3 days per week. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of your normal daily schedule. The details of your weekly schedule will be discussed further with your direct supervisor.

 

Pay Ranges: This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of Reed Smith’s pay range for this position. Actual pay may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

 

• Pittsburgh / Miami / Texas: $152,000 - $250,000
• Chicago / Philadelphia: $164,000 – $250,000
• Washington D.C. / Princeton NJ: $175,000 – $250,000

Benefits Package Overview:

• 401k Plan
• Medical
• Health Savings Account
• Virtual Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident
• Hospital indemnity
• Critical illness
• Life insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Lyra Health EAP
• Paid Family Leave
• College Savings Plan
• Transportation benefit
• Back-up Child Care
• College Coach
• Pet insurance
• Paid sick time
• Vacation time

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan.

Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reed Smith's success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran's status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.

Reed Smith provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including in the application and interview process.

Qualified candidates only. No search firms.