National Security and Global Trade Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a National Security and Global Trade Associate in Philadelphia, PA. This role targets a 3rd-4th year associate with experience in U.S. economic sanctions, export controls, CFIUS, and national security in corporate and financial transactions.

The successful candidate will collaborate with practice groups on complex, cross-border matters for multinational clients.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in international trade, sanctions, export controls, or national security.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on U.S. economic sanctions, including compliance and enforcement issues.
• Counsel on export controls under EAR and ITAR.
• Support CFIUS and national security reviews, including transaction structuring and filings.
• Conduct diligence on sanctions, export control, and national security in strategic transactions.
• Draft and review compliance policies and contractual provisions.
• Assist with internal investigations and government inquiries.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary matters across offices.

Skills

U.S. sanctions

Export controls

CFIUS

National security

Corporate transactions

Strong drafting

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a National Security and Global Trade Associate in Philadelphia, PA. This role is ideal for a 3rd-4th year associate with experience in U.S. economic sanctions, export controls, CFIUS, and national security issues in corporate and financial transactions. The successful candidate will collaborate with various practice groups on complex, cross-border matters for multinational clients.

Duties

• Advise clients on U.S. economic sanctions, including compliance and enforcement issues.
• Counsel on export controls under EAR and ITAR.
• Support CFIUS and national security reviews, including transaction structuring and filings.
• Conduct diligence on sanctions, export control, and national security in strategic transactions.
• Draft and review compliance policies and contractual provisions.
• Assist with internal investigations and government inquiries.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary matters across offices.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of relevant experience in international trade, sanctions, export controls, or national security.
• 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

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.

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