22 June 2026
Key requirements
Two to six years of experience High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school Experience or interest in work with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS") and the Outbound Investment Security Program (“OISP”) Experience or willingness to develop expertise in government contracts, export control, and internal investigations
The role
Cooley LLP seeks an associate for its CFIUS, Trade Controls & Government Contracts practice in Washington, DC. Attorneys with 2-6 PQE and strong academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with a focus on experience or interest in CFIUS, government contracts, export control, and transactional support.
What we're looking for
Two to six years of experience
High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school
Experience or interest in work with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS") and the Outbound Investment Security Program (“OISP”)
Experience or willingness to develop expertise in government contracts, export control, and internal investigations
Experience or interest in developing expertise in transactional support (i.e., M&A and structured investments)
Specific experience with the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”)
Specific experience with the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”)
Specific experience with the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”)
Specific experience with the Department of Defense’s Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (“DCSA”)
Benefits
Medical insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health flexible spending accounts
Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Parental support benefits
Firm-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Firm-paid long-term disability insurance
Firm-paid short term medical benefits
Vacation time accrual at the rate of four weeks per year
Sick time accrual at the rate of two weeks per year
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
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