National Security and Global Trade Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Minneapolis, MN seeks a National Security and Global Trade Associate to advise on U.S. economic sanctions, export controls, CFIUS, and related national security matters in corporate transactions.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of experience, strong drafting and analytical skills, and admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction. You will collaborate across practice groups on cross-border matters, working with multinational clients.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to practice in the jurisdiction of application.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience in international trade, sanctions, export controls, or national security matters.
• Experience with transactions involving trade or national security considerations.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on U.S. economic sanctions, including compliance counseling and risk assessments.
• Counsel on export controls under EAR and ITAR.
• Support CFIUS and national security reviews, including transaction structuring and filings.
• Conduct diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft and review compliance policies and contractual provisions.
• Assist with internal investigations and government inquiries.
• Collaborate with colleagues on multidisciplinary matters.

Skills

communication

research

analytical skills

attention to detail

Education

JD

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a National Security and Global Trade Associate in Minneapolis, MN. The ideal candidate will have experience advising on U.S. economic sanctions, export controls, CFIUS, and national security-related issues in corporate and financial transactions. This role involves collaboration with various practice groups on complex, cross-border matters for multinational clients.

Duties

• Advise clients on U.S. economic sanctions, including compliance counseling and risk assessments.
• Counsel on export controls under EAR and ITAR.
• Support CFIUS and national security reviews, including transaction structuring and filings.
• Conduct diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft and review compliance policies and contractual provisions.
• Assist with internal investigations and government inquiries.
• Collaborate with colleagues on multidisciplinary matters.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in international trade, sanctions, export controls, or national security matters.
• Experience with transactions involving trade or national security considerations.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction of application.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and good business judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.