Associate

Associate — Compliance & Regulatory (CFIUS/Trade) — Washington

  • LocationWashington, District of Columbia
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience2–6 PQE
  • Compensation$235k–$390k
  • PracticeCompliance & Regulatory, Government & Public, International

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Mid-level associate role in a Washington, DC office focusing on CFIUS, export controls, trade compliance and government contracts. The team advises on national security reviews, outbound investment screening and related regulatory work, with opportunities to support transactional matters such as M&A and structured investments.

Ideal for candidates who want to build a cross-cutting practice across CFIUS/OISP, export controls, government contracting and internal investigations. The role offers broad exposure to regulatory agencies and high-profile compliance matters within a large national practice.

  • 2–6 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in relevant regulatory or transactional work
  • Strong academic record from a nationally recognized law school
  • Experience or demonstrable interest in CFIUS and the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP)
  • Experience or willingness to develop expertise in export controls, government contracts and internal investigations
  • Familiarity with regulatory agencies of interest (e.g., BIS, DDTC, OFAC, DCSA) and transactional support for M&A/structured investments

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