Export Controls Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Job Description

Job Description

Export Controls Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Direct Counsel is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of experience to join an Am Law 100 firm's National Security & Global Trade practice in its Washington, D.C. office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a strong foundation in U.S. export controls and an interest in advising clients on regulatory compliance, transactional matters, and national security issues affecting global business and technology.

Responsibilities:

• Advise U.S. and multinational clients on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

• Counsel clients on export classifications, licensing, technology transfers, deemed exports, and restricted end users and end uses.

• Assist with export license applications, classification requests, and other regulatory submissions.

• Help clients develop and enhance export compliance programs, policies, risk assessments, and internal controls.

• Support internal investigations, voluntary self-disclosures, and export control enforcement matters.

• Conduct export controls and national security due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions, investments, and other corporate transactions.

• Advise on related regulatory matters, including economic sanctions, CFIUS, and outbound investment regulations.

• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, private equity, investigations, technology, and government affairs practices on cross-border matters.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of relevant legal experience.

• Experience with U.S. export controls, particularly the EAR and/or ITAR.

• Experience with economic sanctions, CFIUS, outbound investment regulations, investigations, or transactional due diligence preferred.

• Interest in advising clients in technology, semiconductors, aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, and other highly regulated industries.

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

• Active admission to the District of Columbia Bar required.

• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and business judgment.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Washington, D.C. (hybrid).

Compensation: $235,000-$310,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, plus comprehensive benefits.