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National Security & Global Trade Associate
Job Description
National Security & Global Trade Associate – Washington, DC
Our client, a prominent AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a National Security & Global Trade Associate to join its Washington, DC office. This is an excellent opportunity for an associate with 3–4 years of experience advising on U.S. economic sanctions, export controls, CFIUS, and national security–related issues arising in corporate and financial transactions. The successful candidate will work closely with lawyers across the firm's corporate, private equity, finance, government investigations, and regulatory teams on complex, cross-border matters for leading multinational clients.
The estimated salary range for this position is $260,000 – $310,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.
Qualification
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must be admitted to practice (or eligible for admission) in the relevant jurisdiction
- 3–4 years of experience in sanctions, export controls, CFIUS, or national security matters at a law firm or in-house
- Experience supporting transactions involving trade or national security considerations, including diligence and risk assessment
- Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
- JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Meet Your Recruiter
Misty Kokkos
Global Legal Recruiter
mkokkos@lawseek.com
With fifteen years of combined experience in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, Misty Kokkos has successfully navigated diverse industries ranging from start-ups to Big 4, financial services, logistics and supply chain, and more.
Misty’s recruiting experience spans globally from the United States to Europe, the United Kingdom, India and beyond. She focuses on practice areas including healthcare and regulatory compliance, as well as Labor and Employment.
Misty enjoys world travel, learning new languages and exploring the arts. Based in Athens, Greece, Misty splits her time between Europe and Texas, U.S.A.