Attorney - Export Control & Data Security

Job ID
131248
Job Type
Direct Hire
Industry
Nuclear
Location
Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States
A Talascend client in Los Alamos, NM, is seeking an Attorney specializing in Export Control and Data Security. This position includes a generous relocation package and an award-winning benefits plan. Hybrid schedule with 3 days in-office and 2 days from home. Two of the in-house days can be at office in Santa Fe. 1 day has to be onsite at LANL.

Los Alamos is located approximately 30 minutes from Santa Fe and is within driving distance of Albuquerque, NM.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will report to the Associate General Counsel for Intellectual Property, Environment, and Regulatory (GC-IPER), and, in this role, will be responsible for providing legal advice to ensure compliance with all applicable export control and data security statutory, regulatory, and Prime Contract requirements. This position will also provide legal guidance on international trade compliance, advise internal stakeholders on regulatory obligations, and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with U.S. and international laws governing the export of defense, dual-use, and nuclear-related items.
  • Provide expert legal counsel on EAR, ITAR, and AEA compliance related to export-controlled goods, technology, software, and services.
  • Advise on classified data handling and ensure compliance with security regulations governing controlled information.
  • Provide expert legal advice on the full spectrum of data security, including protection of classified material, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), including Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, state privacy statutes, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), etc.
  • Conduct export control classifications, jurisdiction determinations, and license applications for controlled items.
  • Provide advice related to corporate export compliance policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of export licenses, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) requests, and Voluntary Self-Disclosures (VSDs) to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), and Department of Energy (DOE) as needed.
  • Provide legal support for internal investigations, audits, and risk assessments related to export compliance violations or concerns.
  • Monitor regulatory updates and provide strategic guidance on changes to export control and data security laws.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including cross-national security enterprise, Compliance, Engineering, Security, and Government Affairs, to address regulatory risks and requirements.
  • Interface with U.S. government agencies (e.g., BIS, DDTC, DOE, DOD, and NNSA) on export control matters and compliance inquiries.
  • Represent the company in legal proceedings, regulatory filings, and government audits related to export controls and data security.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
  • An active member of a bar in good standing with the State Bar of New Mexico or another state bar; if licensed in a state other than New Mexico, must become a member of the New Mexico State Bar within one year of hire.
  • 12+ years of experience practicing law.
  • Prior experience working in a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency with a focus on export controls and data security.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing advice to a complex research & development organization in export controls and data security compliance.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Significant experience at this or another Department of Energy facility, or significant experience representing similar corporate and/or government clients, is preferred.
  • Prior productive interaction with federal, state, and local agencies; partner counsels; and particularly with the Department of Energy (DOE) and/or NNSA.
  • Working knowledge of DOE/NNSA M&O Prime Contract requirements.
  • Experience managing outside counsel.
  • Working knowledge of DOE/NNSA laboratories, plants, and sites’ organizational structure, policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Active or prior Q/SCI Clearance is preferred; ability/willingness to obtain Q Clearance is required
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Advanced oral, written, and interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
  • Effective knowledge of the Rules Governing the Practice of Law and the ability to recognize and resolve ethical issues; strict adherence to attorneys' rules of confidentiality required.
  • Operational knowledge of software applications and technologies used in a technologically sophisticated law office.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

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