International Trade Associate or Counsel Export Controls

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

All-purpose leave

Backup childcare

Wellness programs

Cultural events

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks an Associate or Counsel for its International Trade practice with 3–6 years of experience in U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). The candidate will guide regulatory compliance, licensing, and filings, and support diligence in M&A matters.

JD required and bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction, plus strong writing and analytical abilities. The role involves training, risk-based program development, and due diligence reviews, with opportunities to work

Qualifications

• Member of the state bar for the office location or eligible for admission by waiver.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Highly developed 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 and supervise party screening and due diligence.
• Review, prepare, and file DDTC registrations and related filings.
• Develop international trade compliance programs based on risk analysis.
• 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

EU/UK export controls

Encryption tech

Emerging technologies

Economic sanctions

Outbound investment

CFIUS knowledge

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 Washington, D.C. 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 and supervise party screening and due diligence.
• Review, prepare, and file DDTC registrations and related filings.
• Develop international trade compliance programs based on risk analysis.
• 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

• Member of the state bar for the office location or eligible for admission by waiver.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Highly developed organizational, writing, and analytical skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Experience with EU and UK export controls regimes is a plus.
• Experience with encryption and emerging technologies is a plus.
• Knowledge of economic sanctions, outbound investment, and CFIUS is a plus.

Benefits

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