DC Trade and Sanctions (CFIUS) Associate

About the role

The Washington, DC office of Clifford Chance 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.

Responsibilities

• Assessing whether transactions may be subject to CFIUS jurisdiction
• Evaluating mandatory filing requirements
• Evaluating national security risk
• Advising on deal terms
• Preparing CFIUS notices and declarations
• Supporting clients through the CFIUS review and investigation process
• Addressing mitigation considerations
• Working closely with corporate, private equity, funds, technology, energy, infrastructure, financial institutions, and cross-border M&A teams on transaction-related regulatory issues
• Identifying issues early and providing practical guidance to transactional teams and clients
• Contributing to a sophisticated global practice
• Strong drafting skills
• Intellectual curiosity
• Responsiveness
• Communicating complex regulatory issues clearly and concisely

Requirements

• Substantial experience with CFIUS matters, including 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
• Able to work effectively with multidisciplinary and cross-border teams
• Sound judgment, commercial awareness, and a practical, client-focused approach

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
• 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
• Able to work effectively with multidisciplinary and cross-border teams
• Sound judgment, commercial awareness, and a practical, client-focused approach

Skills

• Strong drafting skills
• Intellectual curiosity
• Responsiveness
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory issues clearly and concisely

Benefits

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this position is $260,000-$365,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

Pay

$260,000 - $365,000

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and compensation package