Senior Global Trade & National Security Counsel

DLA Piper LLP; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper in Washington, DC seeks a senior attorney for its National Security Global Trade practice. The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of relevant experience in international trade compliance, export controls, economic sanctions, or a closely related practice area. This is a non-partner track position in our Washington, DC office. JD required; DC Bar admission; strong writing and regulatory analysis skills. Hybrid in-office work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4–7 years of international trade compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of EAR, ITAR, OFAC and customs regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support due diligence reviews for corporate transactions involving global trade compliance risks.
• Identify, analyze, and communicate trade compliance risks and liabilities uncovered during diligence; develop remediation strategies.
• Draft and review transaction documents, disclosure schedules, representations and warranties, and compliance-related provisions.
• Monitor and advise on developments in U.S. and international trade and enforcement trends.
• Partner with deal teams and outside counsel to ensure seamless execution of trade diligence workstreams.

Skills

Trade compliance

Export controls

Economic sanctions

Due diligence

Regulatory analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD from accredited law school

Bar admission: District of Columbia

Job description

DLA Piper in Washington, DC seeks a senior attorney for its National Security Global Trade practice. The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of relevant experience in international trade compliance, export controls, economic sanctions, or a closely related practice area. This is a non-partner track position in our Washington, DC office. JD required; DC Bar admission; strong writing and regulatory analysis skills. Hybrid in-office work.