National Security Senior Associate Attorney (DC)

Keystone Distinction Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 351,000 - 429,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) and retirement plans

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Washington, DC, is seeking a National Security Senior Associate Attorney with over 6 years of experience in U.S. national security regulatory matters. The role involves advising sophisticated global clients on economic sanctions and export controls, with opportunities for transactional support and compliance counseling. Candidates must have a JD from a top-tier law school and an active Bar admission. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of substantive experience advising on U.S. national security and regulatory matters.
• Substantial experience providing compliance advice related to economic sanctions and export controls.
• Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on U.S. national security regulatory regimes.
• Support clients in transactional matters involving national security.
• Prepare and submit CFIUS and DCSA filings.

Skills

U.S. national security regulatory advice

Strong analytical skills

Drafting skills

Compliance counseling

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

NATIONAL SECURITY SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Washington, DC

HYBRID

Our client, a global AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its premier National Security Group. This practice advises sophisticated global clients—including asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, multinational companies, and major financial institutions—on the full spectrum of U.S. national security regulatory regimes. The role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of complex, high‑stakes regulatory, transactional, and enforcement matters within a top‑ranked national security practice.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 6+ years of substantive experience advising on U.S. national security and regulatory matters.
• Substantial experience providing compliance advice related to economic sanctions, export controls, and outbound investment restrictions, including matters involving OFAC, EAR/BIS, ITAR/DDTC, and OGT.
• Experience advising clients throughout the CFIUS and DCSA processes, including transaction agreement negotiation, filing preparation and submission, mitigation negotiations, and ongoing compliance with mitigation measures.
• Experience conducting internal investigations, preparing voluntary disclosures, and supporting settlement negotiations with enforcement authorities is a plus.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills; two written work samples are required for evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on U.S. national security regulatory regimes, including economic sanctions, export controls, CFIUS, DCSA, and outbound investment restrictions.
• Support clients in transactional matters, including national security risk assessment, deal structuring, and regulatory strategy.
• Prepare and submit CFIUS and DCSA filings, negotiate mitigation agreements, and advise on compliance with mitigation obligations.
• Provide strategic compliance counseling and support internal investigations related to potential regulatory violations.
• Assist clients with voluntary disclosures, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement matters before relevant U.S. authorities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $390,000+, commensurate with experience and class year.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, extensive emotional health resource programs, social connectedness programs, 401(k) and retirement plans, generous PTO, parental leave, family concierge, commuter benefits, relocation allowance, professional development resources, and additional firm‑sponsored programs.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.