DC Trade and Sanctions (CFIUS) Associate

Clifford Chance; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 260.000 - 365.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Washington, DC office of Clifford Chance is seeking an associate to join its Trade/Sanctions group with a focus on CFIUS matters. The candidate will advise clients on CFIUS filings and coordinate with cross-border teams on regulatory issues.

Required qualifications include a J.D. from an accredited law school and active DC Bar membership or eligibility to waive in. Substantial CFIUS experience and strong drafting skills are essential for this fast-paced practice.

Formación

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active DC Bar membership or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar.
• Substantial experience with CFIUS matters and filings.
• Understanding of FIRRMA regulations and CFIUS practice.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Willingness to work with cross-border teams on regulatory issues.
• Applications must include a resume and law school transcript.

Responsabilidades

• Advise clients on CFIUS matters and assess jurisdiction and filing requirements.
• Prepare CFIUS notices and declarations and guide through review and mitigation.
• Coordinate with cross-border teams on deal terms and regulatory issues.

Conocimientos

CFIUS experience

Regulatory analysis

Legal drafting

Cross-border teamwork

Educación

J.D. degree

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Washington, DC office of Clifford Chance is seeking an associate to join its Trade/Sanctions group with a focus on the growing Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) practice, co-led by Karalyn Mildorf and Renee Latour. The successful candidate will primarily support CFIUS and may assist other areas of the Trade/Sanctions practice.

Responsibilities

Advising clients on CFIUS matters, assessing whether transactions may be subject to CFIUS jurisdiction, identifying mandatory filing requirements, evaluating national security risk, assessing voluntary filing and non-notified risk considerations, advising on deal terms, preparing CFIUS notices and declarations, supporting clients through the CFIUS review and investigation process, and addressing mitigation considerations. The candidate should be comfortable working with corporate, private equity, funds, technology, energy, infrastructure, financial institutions, and cross-border M&A teams on transaction-related regulatory issues. The successful candidate will be proactive and collaborative, with strong drafting skills, intellectual curiosity, responsiveness, and the ability to communicate complex regulatory issues clearly and concisely.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the DC Bar, or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar.
• Substantial experience with CFIUS matters, including transaction-related issue spotting, jurisdictional assessments, mandatory and voluntary filing analysis, preparation of CFIUS filings, and management of CFIUS reviews.
• Thorough understanding of FIRRMA regulations and current CFIUS practice, including mandatory filing requirements, substantive risk considerations and non-notified risk, mitigation requirements, and emerging national security priorities.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary and cross-border teams.
• Sound judgment, commercial awareness, and a practical, client-focused approach.
• Applications must include a resume and law school transcript.

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this position is $260,000-$365,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Company Description

Who we are

As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages - and so do our people.

Our culture is collaborative and inclusive, where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.

We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.

We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.

You'll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You'll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.

Join us to work with colleagues as one global team - empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.

Additional Information

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culturehere.