National Security Senior Associate Attorney (DC)

NATIONAL SECURITY SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

National Security & Regulatory Practice Group

Location: Washington, DC

HYBRID

Our client, a global AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its premier National Security Group. This practice advises sophisticated global clients—including asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, multinational companies, and major financial institutions—on the full spectrum of U.S. national security regulatory regimes. The role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of complex, high-stakes regulatory, transactional, and enforcement matters within a top-ranked national security practice.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 6 years of substantive experience advising on U.S. national security and regulatory matter
• Substantial experience providing compliance advice related to economic sanctions, export controls, and outbound investment restrictions, including matters involving OFAC, EAR/BIS, ITAR/DDTC, and OGT
• Experience advising clients throughout the CFIUS and DCSA processes, including transaction agreement negotiation, filing preparation and submission, mitigation negotiations, and ongoing compliance with mitigation measures
• Experience conducting internal investigations, preparing voluntary disclosures, and supporting settlement negotiations with enforcement authorities is a plus
• Strong analytical and drafting skills; two written work samples are required for evaluation

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on U.S. national security regulatory regimes, including economic sanctions, export controls, CFIUS, DCSA, and outbound investment restrictions
• Support clients in transactional matters, including national security risk assessment, deal structuring, and regulatory strategy
• Prepare and submit CFIUS and DCSA filings, negotiate mitigation agreements, and advise on compliance with mitigation obligations
• Provide strategic compliance counseling and support internal investigations related to potential regulatory violations
• Assist clients with voluntary disclosures, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement matters before relevant U.S. authorities

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to join a top-ranked National Security practice recognized by leading industry publications, including Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 US. The team advises on some of the most complex and sensitive matters at the intersection of national security, global commerce, and regulation. Attorneys benefit from meaningful responsibility, exposure to high-profile matters, and a collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment that values excellence, professional growth, and long-term career development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $390,000 , commensurate with experience and class year.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, extensive emotional health resource programs, social connectedness programs, 401(k) and retirement plans, generous PTO, parental leave, family concierge, commuter benefits, relocation allowance, professional development resources, and additional firm-sponsored programs

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and two writing samples for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.