DC Trade and Sanctions (CFIUS) Associate

About the role

Clifford Chance’s Washington, DC office is seeking an associate to join its Trade/Sanctions group with a focus on the growing Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) practice, co-led by Karalyn Mildorf and Renée Latour. While the successful candidate may occasionally support other areas of the Trade/Sanctions practice, the primary responsibility will be CFIUS.

Responsibilities

• Assessing whether transactions may be subject to CFIUS jurisdiction and identifying mandatory filing requirements
• Evaluating national security risk, including voluntary filing and non-notified risk considerations
• Advising on deal terms and preparing CFIUS notices and declarations
• Supporting clients through the CFIUS review and investigation process
• Addressing mitigation considerations
• Collaborating closely with corporate, private equity, funds, technology, energy, infrastructure, financial institutions, and cross-border M&A teams on transaction-related regulatory issues

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the DC Bar, or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar
• At least three years of recent law firm associate experience advising clients on CFIUS and related national security matters
• Substantial experience with transaction-related issue spotting, jurisdictional assessments, mandatory and voluntary filing analysis, preparation of CFIUS filings, and management of CFIUS reviews
• Thorough understanding of FIRRMA regulations and current CFIUS practice, including mandatory filing requirements, substantive risk considerations and non-notified risk, mitigation requirements, and emerging national security priorities
• Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary and cross-border teams
• Sound judgment, commercial awareness, and a practical, client-focused approach

Benefits

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $260,000–$365,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.