Export Controls Associate (DC)

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Summary

DLA Piper is seeking an associate to join our National Security & Global Trade practice in Washington DC. This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated export controls practice advising clients on some of the most dynamic regulatory issues affecting global business technology and national security. The ideal candidate will have 24 years of relevant experience with a strong foundation in U.S. export controls and an interest in working across counseling transactional compliance and investigations matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise U.S. and multinational clients on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Counsel clients on export classifications licensing technology transfers deemed exports and restricted end users and end uses.
• Assist with export license applications classification requests and other regulatory submissions.
• Help clients develop and enhance export compliance programs policies risk assessments and internal controls.
• Support internal investigations voluntary self-disclosures and export control enforcement matters.
• Conduct export controls and national security diligence in connection with M&A investments and other corporate transactions.
• Gain exposure to related areas including economic sanctions CFIUS and outbound investment regulation.
• Collaborate with DLA Piper lawyers across Corporate Private Equity Investigations Technology Government Affairs and other practices on sophisticated cross-border matters.

Experience

• 24 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with U.S. export controls particularly the EAR and/or ITAR.
• Experience with sanctions CFIUS outbound investment investigations or transactional diligence is a plus.
• An interest in advising clients in sectors such as technology semiconductors aerospace and defense advanced manufacturing and other highly regulated industries.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

Bar Admission

• Admitted to practice in the District of Columbia.

Desired Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong research analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good business and professional judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Persuasive communication.
• Management skills.

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients lawyers business professionals and third parties;
• Produce deliverables answer phone calls and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
• Provide timely accurate and quality work product;
• Successfully meet deadlines expectations and perform work duties as required;
• Foster positive work relationships;
• Comply with all firm policies and practices;
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;
• Perform all other duties tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment-The firms work location requirements may be modified at the firms discretion

• Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties requirements and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firms discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process please contact .

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Pay Transparency

The firms expected hiring range for this position is $235000 - $310000 per year depending on the candidates experience skills educational and professional background and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).

Applicants who are not based in the jurisdiction in which this position is posted and who apply for this role are doing so voluntary and are not eligible for relocation assistance. Any relocation benefits if any are provided only where a relocation is required at the firms direction and in accordance with applicable policy and law.

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