Focus on counseling clients regarding US export controls, with primary emphasis on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Key tasks include providing regulatory and compliance guidance, performing jurisdiction and classification analysis (including Commodity Jurisdiction and CCATS requests), and obtaining and analyzing Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) export licenses and exceptions/exemptions.
The role requires experience with the impact of US export controls on non-US companies.
Responsibilities also cover conducting/supervising party screening and due diligence, reviewing/filing DDTC registrations, and drafting license applications and Commodity Jurisdiction requests.
The position involves developing and delivering export controls compliance programs and training, along with representing clients in voluntary self-disclosures, M&A-related trade compliance diligence, internal investigations, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
Experience with EU and UK export controls regimes, encryption and emerging technologies, economic sanctions, outbound investment, and CFIUS is a plus.

International Trade Export Controls Associate or Counsel

3-6 PQE · September 4, 2026 (19 days ago)

Crowell & Moring LLP

3-6 PQE · September 4, 2026 (19 days ago)

Salary

$250,000 - $345,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

International Trade · Export Controls · Sanctions

Locations

District of Columbia · Boston · New York City · Denver · Chicago

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

Overview

Focus on counseling clients regarding US export controls, with primary emphasis on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Key tasks include providing regulatory and compliance guidance, performing jurisdiction and classification analysis (including Commodity Jurisdiction and CCATS requests), and obtaining and analyzing Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) export licenses and exceptions/exemptions.
The role requires experience with the impact of US export controls on non-US companies.
Responsibilities also cover conducting/supervising party screening and due diligence, reviewing/filing DDTC registrations, and drafting license applications and Commodity Jurisdiction requests.
The position involves developing and delivering export controls compliance programs and training, along with representing clients in voluntary self-disclosures, M&A-related trade compliance diligence, internal investigations, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
Experience with EU and UK export controls regimes, encryption and emerging technologies, economic sanctions, outbound investment, and CFIUS is a plus.

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Last updated: September 22, 2026