National Security Associate (Mid-Senior Level) – DC

Greenberg Traurig•Washington, DC

5d•$390,000 - $400,000•Onsite

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a mid-senior level Associate within the National Security Group of our DC office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country.

Requirements

6 to 9 years of relevant legal experience, with a meaningful portion of that experience gained working within a national security division or agency of the federal government (e.g., DOJ National Security Division, DOD, OFAC, intelligence community, or military service as a Judge Advocate)
Familiarity with the national security regulatory landscape, including one or more of the following: OFAC sanctions, FCPA, ITAR/EAR, CFIUS, or AML frameworks
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to work on complex, sensitive matters requiring sound judgment and discretion
Active security clearance, particularly at the TS/SCI level, strongly preferred
Foreign language proficiency is a plus
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, sophisticated legal environment

Nice To Haves

Active security clearance, particularly at the TS/SCI level
Foreign language proficiency

Responsibilities

Assist in representing corporate and individual clients in matters involving national security regulatory frameworks, including OFAC sanctions, ITAR, EAR, FCPA, CFIUS, and AML
Support internal investigations and corporate risk assessments, including the development and implementation of compliance programs
Assist in preparing clients for interactions with federal agencies including the Departments of Justice, State, Commerce, Treasury, Defense, and Homeland Security, as well as the intelligence community
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and other work product related to national security, white collar defense, and international law matters
Assist with crisis management and incident response engagements, including geopolitical risk analysis and remediation strategies
Support litigation and appellate matters in federal court involving criminal and national security issues