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About The Position

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials.
• Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in‑house, with a focus on international trade, sanctions, export controls, CFIUS, or national security matters.
• Experience supporting transactions involving trade or national security considerations, including diligence and risk assessment.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Admission to practice (or eligibility for admission) in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
• Embrace and uphold firm values as a part of DLA Piper culture.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising on cross‑border M&A, private equity, or investment transactions.
• Familiarity with global compliance programs and multinational risk frameworks.
• Prior experience with U.S. government agencies or regulators (e.g., Treasury, Commerce, Defense, State, DOJ) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good business and professional judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Persuasive communication.
• Management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on U.S. economic sanctions (OFAC), including compliance counseling, risk assessments, licensing matters, and enforcement‑related issues.
• Counsel on export controls, including matters arising under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and, where applicable, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Support CFIUS and national security reviews, including transaction structuring, preparation of filings, mitigation analysis, and coordination with U.S. government agencies.
• Conduct sanctions, export control, and national security diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, financings, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft and review compliance policies, disclosures, contractual provisions, and representations relating to trade and national security risks.
• Assist with internal investigations, voluntary disclosures, and responses to government inquiries involving trade and national security matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice groups on multidisciplinary matters.

Benefits

• comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).