CFIUS Mid/Senior Associate (Washington, DC)

Paul Hastings; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Hastings seeks an associate in Washington, D.C. to join our National Security/Global Trade Controls group. The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of experience and will advise clients on CFIUS jurisdiction, risk assessments, filings, and mitigation strategies.

The role covers OISP assessments and filings, and FOCI-related matters under NISPOM, including mitigation agreements. Excellent writing and a DC Bar admission (or eligibility) are required, with a chance to work on high-stakes matters in a

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in national security and global trade controls.
• Excellent writing skills and judgment for complex matters.
• Admitted or eligible to be admitted to the D.C. Bar.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on CFIUS filings, risk assessments, and mitigation.
• Draft, prepare, and oversee CFIUS and OISP filings to completion with minimal partner oversight.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for M&A, financing and other transactions.
• Evaluate FOCI factors and risk; advise on FOCI mitigation and NISPOM compliance.
• Draft, prepare, and submit FOCI-mitigation agreements and related materials.

Skills

CFIUS

OISP

FOCI mitigation

NISPOM

Education

D.C. Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Paul Hastings' National Security/Global Trade Controls group is seeking an associate with 4-7 years of experience to join our team in Washington, D.C.

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of and be capable of providing advice and representation to clients regarding:

• Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS") jurisdictional and risk assessments, filings, and mitigation negotiation and maintenance;
• Outbound Investment Security Program ("OISP") assessments and filings; and
• Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence ("FOCI") mitigation regulations (including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual ("NISPOM")), FOCI mitigation agreements, and FOCI assessments.

Our Global Trade Controls Attorneys

• Provide legal advice and guidance on matters related to CFIUS filings and assessments, OISP assessments and deal provisions, FOCI-mitigation assessments and agreements. This advice includes identifying and assessing jurisdiction, and advising on potential national security risks associated with proposed transactions.
• Draft, prepare, file CFIUS and OISP notifications, and oversee the filing process to completion, with minimal partner oversight.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for clients in connection with mergers, acquisitions, financing and other transactions.
• Evaluate FOCI factors and risk, including potential need for FOCI mitigation, and ensure compliance with NISPOM requirements.
• Draft, prepare, and submit FOCI-mitigation agreements and related materials in compliance with the NISPOM.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative, team-oriented Chambers-ranked practice group operating on one of the leading platforms in the industry.

Top credentials and excellent writing skills required, and candidates must be admitted (or eligible to be admitted) to the D.C. Bar.

The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is a minimum of $310,000 and a maximum of $420,000 (annually). The actual pay wage may vary based on experience or other relevant factors.

About Paul Hastings

With widely recognized elite teams across 17 core practices, Paul Hastings is a premier law firm with a culture of excellence focused on providing intellectual capital and superior execution globally to the world's leading investment banks, asset managers and corporations. For more information, visit www.paulhastings.com.

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