National Security Associate, Washington DC · AmLaw 100 Firm

An AmLaw 100 firm's national security practice is seeking a mid-to-senior associate for its Washington DC office. You'll advise corporate clients on complex national security compliance obligations and prepare them for federal interactions. The role involves regulatory advisory work, crisis management, and investigations in areas including export controls, sanctions enforcement and compliance program development.

The work:

• Advise clients on national security compliance with OFAC sanctions, export controls (ITAR/EAR), FCPA, CFIUS and AML requirements
• Develop and implement compliance programs
• Prepare clients for federal agency engagement (DOJ, State, Commerce, Treasury, Defense, Homeland Security, intelligence agencies)
• Research and draft memoranda on national security legal matters
• Support crisis management, risk assessment and remediation efforts

What they're looking for:

• 6 to 9 years of legal experience with substantial time in a federal national security role or agency (DOJ National Security Division, DOD, OFAC, intelligence community, military JAG preferred)
• Proficiency in national security regulatory frameworks
• Strong research, writing and analytical capabilities
• Active security clearance at TS/SCI level (strongly preferred)
• Careful judgment and discretion when handling sensitive matters