International Trade Associate or Counsel Export Controls

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement plans

All-purpose leave

Backup childcare

Wellness programs

Cultural events & social activities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a qualified Associate or Counsel to join its International Trade practice in New York, NY. The candidate should have 3–6 years of experience in U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR) and a JD.

Responsibilities include guiding on regulatory compliance, licensing, due diligence, and self-disclosures for cross‑border matters. Ideal candidates possess strong writing and analytical skills, bar admission or eligibility, and a track record of academic excellence.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in U.S. export controls.
• Experience with EU and UK export controls regimes is a plus.
• Experience with encryption and emerging technologies is a plus.
• Experience with economic sanctions, outbound investment, and CFIUS is a plus.
• Member of the state bar or eligible for admission by waiver.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory and compliance guidance on EAR and ITAR.
• Conduct jurisdiction and classification analysis, including Commodity Jurisdiction and CCATS requests.
• Obtain export licenses and analyze license exceptions and exemptions.
• Conduct party screening and due diligence.
• Review and prepare DDTC registrations and related filings.
• Develop international trade compliance programs.
• Provide export controls compliance training.
• Represent clients in voluntary self-disclosures and M&A-related trade compliance diligence.
• Perform internal investigations and audits related to export control concerns.

Skills

Regulatory & compliance

Analytical reasoning

Writing & communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Associate or Counsel to join its International Trade practice group in New York, New York. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience in U.S. export controls, focusing on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Duties

• Provide regulatory and compliance guidance on EAR and ITAR.
• Conduct jurisdiction and classification analysis, including Commodity Jurisdiction and CCATS requests.
• Obtain export licenses and analyze license exceptions and exemptions.
• Conduct party screening and due diligence.
• Review and prepare DDTC registrations and related filings.
• Develop international trade compliance programs.
• Provide export controls compliance training.
• Represent clients in voluntary self-disclosures and M&A-related trade compliance diligence.
• Perform internal investigations and audits related to export control concerns.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in U.S. export controls.
• Experience with EU and UK export controls regimes is a plus.
• Experience with encryption and emerging technologies is a plus.
• Experience with economic sanctions, outbound investment, and CFIUS is a plus.
• Member of the state bar or eligible for admission by waiver.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

State bar membership or eligibility for admission by waiver.

Skills

• Regulatory and compliance expertise.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing and communication abilities.

Benefits

• Healthcare, vision, and dental coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• All-purpose leave.
• Backup childcare and wellness programs.
• Cultural events and social activities.