Mid to Senior Level Regulatory Associate - Trade & National Security

Fenwick & West•Washington DC, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Fenwick’s Washington, D.C. office is seeking a midlevel to senior associate to join its growing Trade & National Security practice. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies, company founders, and senior government officials in a fast-paced practice. Candidates must have at least four years of directly relevant experience and be able to be admitted to the D.C. bar. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in trade and economic sanctions, U.S. export controls (including EAR and ITAR), OFAC, trade policy, national security issues, and related counseling and proceedings. Experience with or an affinity for technology and/or life sciences companies is a plus. Applicants should submit an online application with a cover letter, resume, and JD transcript.

Requirements

At least four years of directly relevant experience.
Substantial experience in trade and economic sanctions and U.S. export controls, including EAR and ITAR, OFAC, trade policy, and national security issues.
Experience with compliance counseling, product classifications, license applications, rulemaking advocacy, internal investigations, government enforcement proceedings, and CFIUS/FOCI filings.
Ability to be admitted to the D.C. bar.
Superior academic credentials.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership, project-management, and client-relationship skills, and intellectual curiosity.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or affinity for technology and/or life sciences companies.

Responsibilities

Provide compliance counseling on trade, economic sanctions, export controls, trade policy, and national security matters.
Handle product classifications and license applications.
Advocate in rulemaking matters.
Conduct or support internal investigations and government enforcement proceedings.
Handle CFIUS/FOCI filings.
Build and maintain client relationships and manage projects.