National Security and Global Trade Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a National Security and Global Trade Associate to join our Palo Alto practice. The ideal candidate will advise on U.S. sanctions, export controls, CFIUS, and related security matters in corporate transactions.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams on complex, cross‑border matters for multinational clients, handling drafting, risk assessment, and government submissions with attention to detail and business judgment.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of international trade, sanctions, export controls, or national security matters.
• Experience supporting transactions with trade or national security considerations.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise 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 structuring and filings.
• Conduct diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.
• Draft and review compliance policies and contractual provisions.
• Assist with internal investigations and responses to government inquiries.
• Collaborate with colleagues on multidisciplinary matters.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong drafting abilities

Project management / multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a National Security and Global Trade Associate to join its practice in Palo Alto, CA. 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 teams 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 regulations.
• Support CFIUS and national security reviews, including transaction structuring and filings.
• Conduct diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Draft and review compliance policies and contractual provisions.
• Assist with internal investigations and responses to 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 supporting 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 (or eligibility for admission) in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Education: JD from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying.

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.