Our client is seeking a senior attorney for its Washington, DC practice to guide trade compliance diligence in corporate transactions. This non-partner-track role combines complex regulatory analysis with practical deal execution, offering meaningful ownership of diligence workstreams and close collaboration with transactional teams.
The Work
- Lead and support trade compliance diligence for M&A, private equity, investment fund, and other corporate transactions, evaluating risks involving export controls, economic sanctions, and customs regulations.
- Identify and analyze potential liabilities uncovered in diligence, communicate their significance clearly, and develop practical remediation strategies to support integration planning.
- Draft and review transaction documents, disclosure schedules, representations and warranties, and compliance-related provisions as part of broader corporate workflows.
- Coordinate with deal teams and outside counsel to integrate diligence workstreams into transaction schedules and support timely execution.
- Monitor U.S. and international trade developments and enforcement trends that may affect active transactions or portfolio companies.
- Help develop and refine diligence playbooks, checklists, templates, and standard procedures to improve consistency and efficiency.
What You Bring
- Four to seven years of relevant legal experience in international trade compliance, export controls, economic sanctions, or a closely related area.
- Demonstrated experience conducting trade compliance diligence for M&A or other corporate transactions.
- Strong working knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, OFAC sanctions regulations, and customs laws.
- Ability to assess complex regulatory issues and turn findings into clear, practical advice and remediation recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with deal teams, clients, and outside counsel.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent matters and deliver accurate, high-quality work under demanding deadlines.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and admission to the District of Columbia Bar.
Why Consider It
This position brings regulatory analysis directly into significant corporate transactions, with responsibility for assessing risks, shaping remediation strategies, and coordinating diligence alongside deal teams.
Compensation & Benefits
The non-partner-track role has a stated annual hiring range of $200,000–$400,000, depending on market and candidate qualifications, plus medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), and a hybrid arrangement with regular office presence and some work-from-home flexibility.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.