Senior National Security Lateral Attorney

Talent Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Intelligence Agency, Office of the General Counsel, seeks a lateral attorney with 3+ years of post-law school experience across multiple practice areas including constitutional, government contracts, privacy, and investigations. Candidates must meet CIA citizenship and background clearance requirements.

Active bar membership and ability to navigate national security issues in a demanding environment are essential. This full-time position is based in Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• Active membership of the bar (any US jurisdiction).
• At least three years of experience in one or more OGC practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Lateral hires engage with complex legal matters across constitutional law, government contracts, privacy, investigations, and other OGC areas.
• Provide legal analysis, counseling, and written advocacy for agency matters.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal writing

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Judgment under pressure

Adaptability

Multitasking

Client counseling

Education

Active bar admission (US jurisdiction)

Job description

The Central Intelligence Agency, Office of the General Counsel, seeks a lateral attorney with 3+ years of post-law school experience across multiple practice areas including constitutional, government contracts, privacy, and investigations. Candidates must meet CIA citizenship and background clearance requirements.

Active bar membership and ability to navigate national security issues in a demanding environment are essential. This full-time position is based in Washington, D.C.