Senior Associate — Global Trade & Export Controls

White-; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Parental leave

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

White & Case seeks a senior associate in our Washington, DC office with extensive export controls experience. You will advise multinational clients on EAR/ITAR compliance, licensing, and classification across borders, coordinating with global teams to manage risk and regulatory changes.

You will handle CCATS, CJ, licenses, and VSDs, lead due diligence in deals, and help shape internal compliance programs while mentoring junior attorneys in a fast-paced, high-profile practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and bar admission eligibility in DC or another US jurisdiction.
• Extensive experience with EAR/ITAR and related regulations; CFIUS knowledge a plus.
• Experience drafting and submitting export control filings (CCATS, CJ determinations, licenses, VSDs, TAAs, MLAs, WDAs).
• Strong analytical, drafting and client-service skills; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on EAR/ITAR classifications, licensing and jurisdiction questions.
• Prepare and submit CCATS, CJ determinations, export license applications and VSDs.
• Lead export control due diligence in M&A and other transactions; negotiate terms.
• Draft and implement export compliance policies and training programs.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to business development.

Skills

Export controls

EAR/ITAR

Licensing / classification

Due diligence

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory strategy

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

White & Case seeks a senior associate in our Washington, DC office with extensive export controls experience. You will advise multinational clients on EAR/ITAR compliance, licensing, and classification across borders, coordinating with global teams to manage risk and regulatory changes.

You will handle CCATS, CJ, licenses, and VSDs, lead due diligence in deals, and help shape internal compliance programs while mentoring junior attorneys in a fast-paced, high-profile practice.