Counsel – Regulatory & Investigations

Role Overview

Clyde & Co is seeking an experienced Counsel-Level attorney to join our Regulatory & Investigations practice with a focus on national security, export controls, economic sanctions, and foreign investment regulation. The successful candidate will advise U.S. and multinational companies on complex regulatory frameworks governing global trade, cross-border transactions, and national security risks.

This role is well suited for an attorney with deep experience counseling clients on U.S. export controls, economic sanctions, customs requirements, and foreign investment regulations, as well as advising on strategic transactions and regulatory risk mitigation. The position will involve working with companies across a wide range of sectors including aerospace and defense, technology, telecommunications, energy, financial services, and industrials.

Key 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
  
  

Qualifications

• 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
  
  

Attorney compensation for this position ranges from $ $215,000– $235,000 annually. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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