8 hours ago
Compensation
$235,000 – $310,000
Key requirements
2-4 years of relevant legal experience Experience with U.S. export controls, particularly the EAR and/or ITAR Admitted to practice in the District of Columbia Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
TrendsThe role
DLA Piper is seeking an Export Controls Associate with 2-4 years of PQE to join their Regulatory practice in Washington D.C. This role will focus on advising clients on complex U.S. export control regulations and related matters.
What you'll do
- Advise U.S. and multinational clients on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- Counsel clients on export classifications, licensing, technology transfers, deemed exports, and restricted end users and end uses
- Assist with export license applications, classification requests, and other regulatory submissions
- Help clients develop and enhance export compliance programs, policies, risk assessments, and internal controls
- Support internal investigations, voluntary self-disclosures, and export control enforcement matters
- Conduct export controls and national security diligence in connection with M&A, investments, and other corporate transactions
- Gain exposure to related areas, including economic sanctions, CFIUS, and outbound investment regulation
- Collaborate with DLA Piper lawyers across Corporate, Private Equity, Investigations, Technology, Government Affairs, and other practices on sophisticated cross-border matters
What we're looking for
2-4 years of relevant legal experience
Experience with U.S. export controls, particularly the EAR and/or ITAR
Admitted to practice in the District of Columbia
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
Experience with sanctions, CFIUS, outbound investment, investigations, or transactional diligence is a plus· nice to have
An interest in advising clients in sectors such as technology, semiconductors, aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, and other highly regulated industries· nice to have
Benefits
Hybrid working — Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home
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Export Controls Associate (DC)
DLA Piper · Washington D.C. · $235,000 – $310,000
Washington D.C. · $235,000 – $310,000