Export Controls Associate (DC)
Core
Associate lawyer advising U.S. and multinational clients on U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR), sanctions, and national security regulations.
Role type
Associate lawyer (National Security & Global Trade)
Builds
Legal advice, compliance programs, license applications, and transactional diligence for clients in highly regulated industries.
Domain
Law, National Security, Global Trade, Export Controls
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR), legal research, regulatory submissions, compliance program development, M&A diligence, sanctions analysis, CFIUS knowledge
Preferred skills
Sanctions, CFIUS, outbound investment, investigations, transactional diligence, technology/aerospace/defense industry knowledge
Technologies
Legal research databases, regulatory submission platforms
Responsibilities
Advise clients on EAR and ITAR; Counsel on export classifications, licensing, and technology transfers; Assist with license applications and regulatory submissions; Help develop export compliance programs; Support internal investigations and enforcement matters; Conduct diligence for M&A and investments
Seniority
Associate, 2–4 years experience