Counsel - Regulatory and Investigations

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Counsel-Level attorney to join its Regulatory and Investigations practice in Washington, D.C. The successful candidate will advise U.S. and multinational companies on complex regulatory frameworks governing global trade, cross-border transactions, and national security risks.

Duties

• 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 6+ 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.

Preferred Experience

• Experience advising clients on CFIUS reviews and national security considerations in cross-border transactions.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and private equity investments involving export controls or foreign investment issues.
• Familiarity with regulatory agencies such as BIS, DDTC, OFAC, CBP, and the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).
• Experience advising companies operating in defense, aerospace, technology, or other highly regulated sectors.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in Washington, D.C.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex regulatory matters.
• Effective communication with sophisticated clients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

This firm is expanding on both a domestic and global level, making it a great place for anyone interested in getting in on the ground floor. The firm is committed to facilitating leaders in international commerce, trade, and insurance. Already the recipient of numerous distinguished awards in the Eastern Hemisphere, this firm can be expected to grow in statute and reputation in coming years.