Export Controls Associate (DC)

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together. 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 2–4 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 2–4 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 a…

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