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L&DR Senior National Security Advisor (Washington, DC)

Clifford Chance
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 May 2025
💰 $250,000/yr($225,000/yr$250,000/yr)

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Job Description

The Washington, DC office of Clifford Chance is seeking a Senior National Security Advisor to work with the CFIUS and Outbound Investment Regulations (OIR) team within our Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice.

Qualifications

The ideal applicant will possess the following qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school;
  • High academic achievement;
  • 10-15 years of national security experience including with the Department of Defense (DOD) and with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS).
  • Experience consulting or advising on transactions (M&A) and providing high-level strategic CFIUS advice to clients with the goal of mitigating the national security risks posed by investment transactions.
  • Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player;
  • Admitted to (or possessing the ability to waive into) the Washington, DC Bar.

Applications must include a resume and law school transcript(s). 

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $225K-$250k. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

**This position is not accepting external agency submissions at this time**

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