Senior Associate advising U.S. and multinational companies on regulatory frameworks governing global trade. Focus on national security, export controls, and foreign investment regulation.
Responsibilities
Counsel clients on U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Provide guidance on customs and import compliance, including matters involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Advise companies on foreign direct investment reviews and national security considerations, including matters involving the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP)
Support clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and strategic transactions by identifying and managing regulatory and national security risks related to export controls, sanctions, and foreign investment rules
Conduct and oversee internal investigations, compliance reviews, and risk assessments related to export controls, sanctions, and customs regulations
Advise clients operating in the defense and national security sectors on compliance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
Provide guidance on facility clearance (FCL) processes and mitigation of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) risks
Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active bar admission in Washington, D.C.
Typically 5–8 years of experience in international trade law, national security regulation, and/or export controls and sanctions compliance
Demonstrated experience advising multinational companies on export controls, sanctions, customs, and foreign investment regulatory frameworks
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to manage complex regulatory matters and communicate effectively with sophisticated clients.
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