Attorney-Advisor, National Security & CFIUS

The United States Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Justice seeks an Attorney‑Advisor for FIRS within the National Security Division in Washington, DC to represent DOJ on CFIUS and Team Telecom, and to implement policies under EO 13913 and related directives.

The role requires analyzing national security risks, drafting risk assessments from sensitive information, coordinating interagency reviews, negotiating compliance, and pursuing enforcement actions as needed. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and bar admission or eligible to practice in DC.
• At least two or more years of post‑J.D. professional experience.
• Superior academic credentials with strong analytical and writing skills.
• Past federal litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate the risk to national security and law enforcement posed by foreign involvement in U.S. businesses in connection with investigations for CFIUS, Team Telecom, and compliance and enforcement of mitigation agreements.
• Draft risk assessments sourced from sensitive and classified information in support of the President’s America First Investment Policy.
• Coordinate interagency reviews and responses to potential threats to sensitive national security matters related to foreign investment.
• Negotiate and monitor complex compliance with national security commitments, and pursue enforcement actions for noncompliance when warranted.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to determine any national security or law enforcement risks posed by foreign activity involving that technology.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Independent work

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

The United States Department of Justice seeks an Attorney‑Advisor for FIRS within the National Security Division in Washington, DC to represent DOJ on CFIUS and Team Telecom, and to implement policies under EO 13913 and related directives.

The role requires analyzing national security risks, drafting risk assessments from sensitive information, coordinating interagency reviews, negotiating compliance, and pursuing enforcement actions as needed. Occasional travel may be required.