Hybrid Senior Associate – Regulatory & Investigations

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About the role

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Professional development
  • Flexible work arrangements

Job title

Senior Associate – Regulatory & Investigations

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$200,000 - $225,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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