National Security & Global Trade Senior Attorney

Responsibilities: Lead and support trade compliance due diligence reviews for mergers and acquisitions, emerging growth and venture capital (EGVC) transactions, private equity investments, and investment fund transactions. Evaluate global trade compliance risks involving export controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), economic sanctions administered by OFAC, and customs regulations. Identify, analyze, and communicate trade compliance risks and potential liabilities uncovered during due diligence. Develop practical remediation strategies and assist with post-transaction integration planning. Support broader corporate transactional matters, including drafting and reviewing transaction documents, disclosure schedules, representations and warranties, and compliance-related provisions. Monitor developments in U.S. and international trade regulations and enforcement trends. Collaborate with deal teams and outside counsel to coordinate trade diligence workstreams and meet transaction deadlines. Develop and refine trade diligence playbooks, checklists, templates, and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications: 4-7 years of relevant legal experience in international trade compliance, export controls, economic sanctions, or a closely related practice area. Demonstrated experience conducting trade compliance due diligence in connection with M&A or other corporate transactions. Strong working knowledge of the EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions regulations, and customs laws. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver high-quality work under demanding deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex regulatory issues into practical business advice. J.D. from an accredited law school. Active admission to the District of Columbia Bar required.

Location: Washington, D.C. (hybrid).

Compensation: $200,000-$400,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, plus comprehensive benefits.