White Collar and Government Investigations Associate Attorney

A law firm in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a White Collar and Government Investigations Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in international trade regulatory, compliance, and enforcement, with specific expertise in the Committee on Foreign Investments (CFIUS), United States export controls, and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). General knowledge of the Defense Priorities & Allocation System (DPAS) is preferred. The attorney must be admitted and actively barred in the state.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on matters related to CFIUS, United States export controls, and ITAR.
• Support the firm's practice in handling complex cases involving international trade regulatory, compliance, and enforcement issues.
• Assist in managing investigations and regulatory inquiries related to white collar crime.
• Develop and implement compliance strategies to ensure adherence to export controls and ITAR requirements.
• Represent clients in interactions with regulatory agencies and during enforcement actions.
• Prepare and review legal documents, responses to government inquiries, and case strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on international trade regulations and enforcement actions.
• Monitor and stay updated on changes in international trade laws, government enforcement policies, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership and good standing with the state bar in Virginia.
• 2-4 years of experience in international trade regulatory, compliance, and enforcement.
• Demonstrated expertise with CFIUS, United States export controls, and ITAR.
• General knowledge of the Defense Priorities & Allocation System (DPAS) is preferred.
• Proven experience supporting an active team in regulatory and compliance matters.

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of international trade regulations, including CFIUS, export controls, and ITAR.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills for client and regulatory interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases and regulatory issues effectively.
• Experience with white collar crime and government investigations.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with clients.

This full-service Virginia law office is part of one of the largest law firms in Virginia. The firm excels in providing the sophisticated legal services required for success by business entities of all sizes, financial institutions, professional groups, non-profits, governments, governmental agencies and individuals. The firm offers a collegial work atmosphere and diverse opportunities for early associate responsibility. In addition, attorneys receive competitive pay, benefits, and bonuses.