Export Controls Associate at Crowell & Moring

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Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Summary

Crowell & Moring LLP, a global Am Law 100 law firm, seeks a highly qualified Associate to join its International Trade practice group, working from the Los Angeles, CA office.
Qualifications

Candidates must have 4-6 years of experience counseling clients with respect to U.S. export controls matters, with a particular emphasis on the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”).

The ideal candidate will have some experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Performing jurisdiction and classification analyses
• EAR experience should include encryption controls, and technology controls
• Drafting license applications and Commodity Jurisdiction requests
• Representing clients with respect to voluntary self-disclosures
• Internal and government investigations related to export control concerns

Prior work experience including performing M&A trade due diligence, economic sanctions and OFAC background, national security reviews by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS), and mitigation of foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI mitigation) for cleared U.S. contractors, is also a plus.

All candidates should have excellent academic and professional credentials as well as highly developed analytical, communication and writing skills. Candidates must be members in good standing of the California Bar.

Additional Information

Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance to applicable laws. The salary range for this position is $275,000 to $330,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave. The salary for this position may vary based on location, market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.

SEARCH FIRMS: submissions from search firms will NOT be accepted by email and candidates must be submitted using our online job posting portal. Candidate introductions and/or materials submitted for this position via email will not be recognized by Crowell & Moring as a formal candidate submission. An active and countersigned fee agreement is required to ensure proper communication and handling of all non-partner attorney candidates.

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