Senior Export Controls Counsel | EAR/ITAR Expert (DC)

Thomas Jones Consulting LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Am Law 100 law firm in Washington, DC, seeks a Counsel or Senior Associate-level Export Controls attorney to join its International Trade practice.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of substantial U.S. export controls experience, including advising on EAR/ITAR, licensing, and regulatory compliance for complex international matters.

Candidates should be adept at practical, business‑oriented guidance and have strong research and drafting skills; DC Bar admission or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in export controls.
• Directly counseled clients on U.S. export controls requirements.
• Strong knowledge of EAR and ITAR and license processes.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on EAR, ITAR, and related export controls.
• Provide ongoing regulatory and compliance counseling on export controls.
• Conduct jurisdiction and classification analyses.
• Assist with BIS/DDTC license applications and exemptions.
• Advise on encryption, emerging tech, and controlled technologies.

Skills

Export controls

Regulatory counseling

Legal research

Client counseling

Education

DC Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Am Law 100 law firm in Washington, DC, seeks a Counsel or Senior Associate-level Export Controls attorney to join its International Trade practice.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of substantial U.S. export controls experience, including advising on EAR/ITAR, licensing, and regulatory compliance for complex international matters.

Candidates should be adept at practical, business‑oriented guidance and have strong research and drafting skills; DC Bar admission or eligibility is required.