Senior Associate, Export Controls

White & Case LLP; New York; Hybrid; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and parental leave

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

White & Case LLP's Trade Practice in Washington, DC seeks a senior associate with export controls experience to advise multinational clients on EAR/ITAR, licensing, classification and related regulatory matters.

You will join a globally integrated team, handling advisory work, licensing, and due diligence across industries, with opportunities to lead projects and contribute to business development. Strong writing and client-service skills required.

Qualifications

• Three to six years of relevant law firm, government or in-house experience in export controls.
• Substantial experience with EAR and ITAR; familiarity with DOE nuclear regulations and CFIUS critical technology analysis preferred.
• Hands-on experience preparing export control filings with the U.S. government (CCATS, CJs, licenses, VSDs, TAAs, MLAs, WDAs, DSP-5s, etc.).
• Experience with encryption and related technologies, including semiconductors and aviation.
• Strong analytical, research and writing skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on EAR/ITAR, licensing, classification and jurisdiction questions.
• Prepare and submit CCATS, CJ determinations, export licenses and VSDs.
• Handle ITAR registrations, TAAs, MLAs, WDAs, DSP-5s and related notices.
• Advise on DOE 10 C.F.R. Part 810 regulations and related authorizations.
• Conduct technology analyses for CFIUS filings and advise on foreign investment reviews.
• Lead export control due diligence and negotiate contract terms in M&A and other transactions.
• Draft and implement export compliance policies and training programs.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to business development.

Skills

Export controls

EAR/ITAR

Regulatory due diligence

Contract negotiation

Strong writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission or eligibility (DC or other US jurisdiction)

Job description

White & Case LLP's Trade Practice in Washington, DC seeks a senior associate with export controls experience to advise multinational clients on EAR/ITAR, licensing, classification and related regulatory matters.

You will join a globally integrated team, handling advisory work, licensing, and due diligence across industries, with opportunities to lead projects and contribute to business development. Strong writing and client-service skills required.