Dorsey & Whitney LLP - Government Solutions & Investigations Associate

Overview

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a mid-level associate with three to five years of experience in dealing with economic sanctions, export controls (EAR/ITAR), CFIUS, and customs/import to join our National Security Law practice in our Seattle or Washington D.C. office. The ideal candidate will have worked within one of the U.S. Government agencies that administers and enforces one or more of these regulatory schemes.

Our group practices across all of the areas referenced above. We provide ongoing regulatory compliance advice, conduct internal investigations and disclosures, make filings with the relevant U.S. Government agencies, and provide deal support to our corporate attorneys.

Provide ongoing regulatory compliance advice related to economic sanctions, export controls (EAR/ITAR), CFIUS, and customs/import. Conduct internal investigations and disclosures. Prepare and file matters with relevant U.S. Government agencies. Provide deal support to corporate attorneys as needed.

• A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Three to five years of experience in dealing with economic sanctions, export controls (EAR/ITAR), CFIUS, and customs/import
• Washington or Washington, D.C. bar admission or the ability to be admitted in Washington or Washington, D.C.
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Top academic credentials

For Seattle applicants only, the salary range is $205,000 – $275,000. Pay is determined based on depth of experience in the practice area. The individual hired may elect a lower billable-hours track with a proportional reduction in salary. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey’s associate bonus program, subject to program conditions and restrictions.

Dorsey offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Benefits apply to attorneys working 17+ hours/week and include dependents. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life, disability, flexible time off, parental leave, holidays, adoption assistance, pre-tax reimbursement accounts, back-up care programs, education and wellbeing programs, transit and travel assistance, and a confidential EAP. Some benefits may be subject to eligibility criteria and be taxable.

Dorsey values diversity and inclusion and is committed to a welcoming workplace. The firm participates in E-Verify.

Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. Our lawyers serve clients in nearly all industries, focusing on Banking and Financial Institutions;
Development and Infrastructure;
Food, Beverage & Agribusiness; and Technology.

Our culture emphasizes a friendly, cooperative environment. Dorsey has received external recognition for workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives, including:

• Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
• Best Law Firms for Women (NAM National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
• 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
• Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Dorsey accepts online applications at  We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application or interview processes, or you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at .