Export Controls Associate (DC)

DLA Piper•Washington DC, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

DLA Piper is seeking an associate to join its National Security & Global Trade practice in Washington, DC. The position offers the opportunity to work in a sophisticated export controls practice, advising clients on regulatory issues affecting global business, technology, and national security. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of relevant legal experience, a strong foundation in U.S. export controls, and an interest in counseling, transactional, compliance, and investigations matters. The associate will advise U.S. and multinational clients on the EAR and ITAR; counsel on export classifications, licensing, technology transfers, deemed exports, and restricted end users and end uses; and assist with regulatory submissions. The role also supports export compliance programs, investigations, voluntary self-disclosures, enforcement matters, and diligence for corporate transactions. The associate may gain exposure to economic sanctions, CFIUS, and outbound investment regulation, collaborating with lawyers across practices on cross-border matters. The position requires a JD from an accredited law school, admission to practice in the District of Columbia, and strong academic credentials. The firm describes the work arrangement as hybrid, with regular in-office presence and some flexibility to work from home. The expected hiring range is $235,000–$310,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

2–4 years of relevant legal experience.
Experience with U.S. export controls, particularly the EAR and/or ITAR.
JD from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials.
Admitted to practice in the District of Columbia.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and good business and professional judgment.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sanctions, CFIUS, outbound investment, investigations, or transactional diligence.
Interest in advising clients in technology, semiconductors, aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, and other highly regulated industries.
Conceptual thinking, persuasive communication, and management skills.

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 diligence in connection with M&A, investments, and other corporate transactions.
Gain exposure to related areas, including economic sanctions, CFIUS, and outbound investment regulation.
Collaborate with DLA Piper lawyers across Corporate, Private Equity, Investigations, Technology, Government Affairs, and other practices on sophisticated cross-border matters.
Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties; produce timely, accurate, and quality work; meet deadlines; foster positive work relationships; and comply with firm policies and practices.
Perform other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.