National Security Associate Mid-Level

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA

Disability insurance

Dental and vision care

Life insurance

401K plan

Vacation and sick time

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Commuter and transit programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC seeks a mid-level National Security Associate to join its regulatory practice. The successful candidate will represent clients on OFAC, ITAR, EAR, CFIUS matters and coordinate with federal agencies.

You will conduct research, draft memoranda, support investigations, and assist with crisis management and litigation in federal court, requiring strong writing, analytical skills, and an active TS/SCI clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in national security.
• Active TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with OFAC, FCPA, ITAR/EAR, CFIUS, AML is a plus.
• Excellent research and writing skills; ability to manage sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in national security regulatory matters (OFAC, ITAR/EAR, FCPA, CFIUS, AML).
• Support internal investigations and compliance programs.
• Prepare clients for interactions with federal agencies (Justice, State, Commerce, Treasury, Defense, Homeland Security).
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and related work products.
• Assist with crisis management, incident response, and geopolitical risk analysis.
• Support litigation and appellate work in federal court involving national security issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level National Security Associate for its Washington, D.C. office. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients across various industries, focusing on national security regulatory frameworks.

Duties

• Represent corporate and individual clients in national security regulatory matters, including OFAC sanctions, ITAR, EAR, FCPA, CFIUS, and AML.


• Support internal investigations and corporate risk assessments, developing and implementing compliance programs.


• Prepare clients for interactions with federal agencies such as the Departments of Justice, State, Commerce, Treasury, Defense, and Homeland Security.


• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and other work products related to national security and international law.


• Assist with crisis management and incident response, including geopolitical risk analysis and remediation strategies.


• Support litigation and appellate matters in federal court involving criminal and national security issues.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within a national security division or federal agency.


• Familiarity with national security regulatory frameworks such as OFAC sanctions, FCPA, ITAR/EAR, CFIUS, or AML.


• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to handle complex, sensitive matters.


• Active security clearance, particularly at the TS/SCI level, strongly preferred.


• Foreign language proficiency is a plus.


• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong organizational and time management abilities.


• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA.


• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.


• Dental and vision care.


• Life insurance.


• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.


• 401K plan.


• Vacation and sick time.


• Employee assistance program.


• Voluntary accident, life, disability, critical illness, and cancer insurance.


• Pet insurance.


• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.