15 hours ago
Key requirements
Juris Doctor or equivalent degree Admission to the District of Columbia bar, eligibility for admission, or admission in another U.S. jurisdiction and ability to qualify for practice in Washington, DC Approximately three to six years of relevant law firm, government or in-house experience in export controls Substantial experience with the EAR and ITAR
The role
White & Case is seeking a Trade Associate with 3-6 years of PQE to join their Regulatory and Transportation practice group in Washington D.C. or New York. The role focuses on advising multinational clients on complex export controls and other international trade matters.
What you'll do
- Advise clients on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), including classification, licensing, and jurisdiction questions
- Prepare and submit commodity classification requests (CCATS), commodity jurisdiction (CJ) determinations, export license applications, and voluntary self-disclosures (VSDs)
- Handle ITAR registrations, general correspondence, technical assistance agreements (TAAs), manufacturing license agreements (MLAs), warehouse and distribution agreements (WDAs), DSP-5 applications, and 5-day and 60-day notice requirements
- Advise on DOE nuclear export regulations (10 C.F.R. Part 810) and related authorizations
- Conduct critical technology analyses for CFIUS filings and advise on export control aspects of foreign investment reviews
- Lead export control due diligence and negotiate related contract terms in M&A and other transactions
- Draft and implement export compliance policies, procedures, and training programs
- Advise on sector-specific issues, including encryption, semiconductors, and aviation and aerospace
- Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to business development and thought leadership
What we're looking for
Juris Doctor or equivalent degree
Admission to the District of Columbia bar, eligibility for admission, or admission in another U.S. jurisdiction and ability to qualify for practice in Washington, DC
Approximately three to six years of relevant law firm, government or in-house experience in export controls
Substantial experience with the EAR and ITAR
Hands-on experience in preparing export control filings with the U.S. government, e.g., CCATS, CJs, licenses, VSDs, TAAs, MLAs, WDAs, DSP-5s, and ITAR notices
Demonstrated experience with due diligence and contract negotiation
Experience preparing and implementing compliance programs
Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills
Strong judgment, client-service orientation, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into actionable advice for legal and business stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment and a pragmatic, commercially minded approach
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively and remain calm under pressure
Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness and ability to work independently on discrete assignments while contributing effectively to a team
Motivated to hone professional skills and take advantage of opportunities for growth
Commitment to excellent client service
Familiarity with DOE nuclear regulations and CFIUS critical technology analysis strongly preferred· nice to have
Experience with encryption and other technologies, ideally including semiconductors and aviation· nice to have
Foreign language proficiency a plus· nice to have
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
401(k) retirement savings
Vacation time
Parental leave
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