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How much do investigative counsel jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for investigative counsel in the United States is $75,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Investigative Counsel often encounter challenges such as navigating large volumes of confidential information, coordinating with multiple stakeholders (including legal teams, regulatory bodies, and witnesses), and managing tight deadlines. Balancing thoroughness with efficiency is crucial, as is maintaining objectivity and discretion throughout the investigative process. Building rapport with interviewees and handling sensitive topics with professionalism are also key aspects of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an investigative counsel, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Investigative Counsel, you need a law degree, bar admission, strong legal research, and analytical skills, along with experience in investigations or litigation. Familiarity with case management software, legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, and e-discovery tools is typically required. Exceptional attention to detail, discretion, critical thinking, and strong written and verbal communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are crucial for effectively gathering facts, assessing legal risks, and presenting findings in complex, high-stakes investigations.

What is an investigative counsel?

Investigative Counsel are attorneys who conduct investigations into legal, regulatory, or ethical matters on behalf of organizations, government agencies, or legislative bodies. Their work includes gathering facts, interviewing witnesses, analyzing evidence, and preparing reports or recommendations based on their findings. They often collaborate with law enforcement or internal teams to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Investigative Counsel play a critical role in uncovering misconduct, fraud, or other violations and may also advise on legal strategies or recommend corrective actions.

What is the difference between Investigative Counsel vs Legal Investigator?

AspectInvestigative CounselLegal Investigator
Required CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), bar admission often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require paralegal certification
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agenciesPrivate investigation firms, law enforcement, corporate security
Industry UsageLegal proceedings, compliance, litigation supportGathering evidence, fact-finding, case support
Common Search IntentUnderstanding legal roles, legal investigation careersInvestigative work, evidence collection in legal cases

Investigative Counsel typically holds a law degree and works within legal settings, focusing on legal analysis and case strategy. Legal Investigators primarily gather evidence and conduct investigations, often with less formal legal credentials. Both roles support legal processes but differ in qualifications and daily responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Investigative Counsel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,325 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Global Investigations Counsel

Dentsply Sirona, Inc

Richardson, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago


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Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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Job description

Requistion ID: 83276 

 

Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with over a century of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands.

Dentsply Sirona's products provide innovative, high-quality, and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dental care. Dentsply Sirona's headquarter is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company's shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY. Visit www.dentsplysirona.com for more information about Dentsply Sirona and its products.

The Global Investigations Counsel will be responsible for conducting confidential internal investigations on behalf of Dentsply Sirona and supporting the execution of the company's internal investigation program.  This position will be responsible for working closely and collaboratively with legal, compliance, finance, HR and IT team members in the global and regional teams, as well as managing outside counsel and external investigation-related vendors and consultants.

This position will report directly to the Director, Global Compliance Investigations Counsel, and will ideally be based in one of Dentsply Sirona's locations in the United States (but can also be based in another one of Dentsply Sirona's locations globally).

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Independently manage the evaluation and management of assigned cases, including but not limited to: initial case assessment, triage and assignment; documentation of the complaint in the hotline (e.g., intake for non-hotline complaints, case assignment, case status updates, closure summary, outcome and final report); communication with the reporter and key stakeholders.
  • Lead and conduct internal investigations, including but not limited to: development of an investigation plan; data preservation, collection, review and analysis; interviews; development and presentation of findings and proposed remediation; creation of final investigation report.
  • Actively manage investigations handled by outside counsel, including regular contact with outside counsel, auditors, consultants and vendors, as well as budget forecasting for such vendors based on case progress. 
  • Provide the Director, Global Compliance Investigations Counsel with regular updates, reports and metrics on investigations as needed in connection with reporting obligations for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement remediation plans and policy changes to address potential compliance issues, including those identified through investigations.
  • Support the execution of the root cause analysis process.
  • Develop and provide training to relevant employees on best practices when conducting internal investigations.
  • Develop and provide "Lessons Learned" and "Train the Trainer" presentations to Global Ethics & Compliance leadership team members.
  • Support communication and messaging efforts aimed at fulfilling the investigations function's commitment to transparency and organizational justice.
  • Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidance concerning investigations, remediation, and related issues, with an emphasis on general guidance designed to address or avoid similar issues in the future. 
  • Support internal and external audits and risk assessments of Dentsply Sirona's businesses. 
  • Actively participate in all other projects and initiatives of the Global Ethics & Compliance team, as requested by the Director, Global Compliance Investigations Counsel or the Vice President, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) required.
  • Juris Doctorate (or international equivalent) required.
  • Currently admitted to practice law in at least one state in the United States or the District of Colombia.

Experience

  • Minimum of 3+ years' experience conducting investigations, either at a law firm or in-house.
  • In-house compliance experience in the life sciences/healthcare/medical device industry preferred.

Specific Knowledge / Skills

  • Knowledge of and experience advising on laws and regulations related to: anti-bribery and anti-corruption, interactions with Healthcare Professionals (public and private), antitrust/anti-competition, data privacy, and international trade.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to express complex information and processes in a clear, concise and compelling manner.
  • Solid analytical skills with the ability to respond to complex challenges with innovative solutions.
  • Organized and detail oriented, with a high degree of ethics, integrity and professionalism.
  • Highly motivated self-starter willing to meet strict deadlines and time constraints; must possess a positive, can-do attitude and show enthusiasm.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate independently and work as part of a team, able to build relationships across and outside the department.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to a diverse audience at multiple levels within the company through various formats.
  • Must be fluent in English; foreign language skills strongly preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to travel as required (estimated to be 20%).

The base salary and target annual incentive for this role located in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Massachusetts is between $190,000 - $207,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. 


Equal Opportunity Employer: Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without unlawful discrimination or regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual or gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable local law.

Eligibility: All successful applicants must be eligible to work in the country the position is based.

Assistance: If you need assistance with completing the online application due to a disability, please send an accommodation request to accommodationrequest@dentsplysirona.com.

Agencies: Please note that Dentsply Sirona does not accept or respond to unsolicited requests or applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies/ Search Firms.

Notice on Fraudulent Job Offers: Unfortunately, we are aware of third parties that pretend to represent our company offering unauthorized employment opportunities. If you think a fraudulent source is offering you a job, please have a look at the following information: careers.dentsplysirona.com.

For California Residents: We may collect the following categories of personal information in connection with the submission of your resume or application materials to us for employment, and if hired, your employment with us: identifiers (e.g., name, address, email address, birthdate); personal records (e.g., telephone number, signature, education information, criminal background information, passport number and visa information); consumer characteristics (e.g., sex, marital status, veteran status, race, disability, sexual orientation); professional or employment information (e.g., resume, cover letter, employment history, background check forms, references, certifications, transcripts and languages spoken); and inferences from personal information collected (e.g., a profile reflecting abilities and aptitudes). The above categories of personal information are collected for the following business purposes: performing recruitment and hiring services; processing interactions and transactions (e.g., to comply with federal and state laws requiring us to maintain certain records, managing the workforce); and security (e.g., detecting security incidents, protecting against fraudulent or illegal activity). For additional details and questions, contact us at careers@dentsplysirona.com.


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