Impactful CFIUS Trade & Sanctions Associate

Clifford Chance; Washington; On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington, DC office of Clifford Chance US LLP seeks an associate to join its Trade/Sanctions group with a focus on the CFIUS practice. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of law firm experience advising on CFIUS and national security matters, including filings and risk assessment, guiding clients through reviews, and strong drafting and cross-border collaboration skills.

Strong candidates will demonstrate proactive regulatory analysis, clear communication of complex issues,

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.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on CFIUS and related national security matters.
• Prepare CFIUS filings and declarations; support clients through the review and investigation process.
• Provide practical guidance to transactional teams and clients on mitigation and risk considerations.
• Collaborate with corporate, PE, funds, technology, energy, infrastructure, and financial institutions teams on regulatory issues.

Skills

CFIUS regulatory analysis

Regulatory risk assessment

Legal drafting

Cross-border teamwork

Client advisory

Project management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

DC Bar admission in good standing

Job description

The Washington, DC office of Clifford Chance US LLP seeks an associate to join its Trade/Sanctions group with a focus on the CFIUS practice. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of law firm experience advising on CFIUS and national security matters, including filings and risk assessment, guiding clients through reviews, and strong drafting and cross-border collaboration skills.

Strong candidates will demonstrate proactive regulatory analysis, clear communication of complex issues,