National Security Associate Mid-Level

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level National Security Associate for its Washington, D.C. office. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients across various industries, focusing on national security regulatory frameworks.

Duties

• Represent corporate and individual clients in national security regulatory matters, including OFAC sanctions, ITAR, EAR, FCPA, CFIUS, and AML.
• Support internal investigations and corporate risk assessments, developing and implementing compliance programs.
• Prepare clients for interactions with federal agencies such as the Departments of Justice, State, Commerce, Treasury, Defense, and Homeland Security.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and other work products related to national security and international law.
• Assist with crisis management and incident response, including geopolitical risk analysis and remediation strategies.
• Support litigation and appellate matters in federal court involving criminal and national security issues.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within a national security division or federal agency.
• Familiarity with national security regulatory frameworks such as OFAC sanctions, FCPA, ITAR/EAR, CFIUS, or AML.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to handle complex, sensitive matters.
• Active security clearance, particularly at the TS/SCI level, strongly preferred.
• Foreign language proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary accident, life, disability, critical illness, and cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306