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Location: Washington, DC | Schedule: Hybrid

Overview

A well-established international law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded International Trade Practice Group in Washington, DC. This is an opportunity to work with a sophisticated team advising domestic and international clients on complex trade remedy, sanctions, export control, and customs-related regulatory matters within an evolving global trade enforcement environment.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on a wide range of international trade and regulatory compliance matters
• Counsel clients regarding U.S. trade remedy laws, including AD/CVD proceedings and related enforcement matters
• Represent clients before government agencies and in litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade
• Provide strategic advice regarding U.S. economic sanctions, export controls, and cross-border regulatory requirements
• Conduct regulatory analyses and assist clients in developing compliance programs related to international trade regulations
• Monitor and assess developments in trade policy, sanctions, and export control regimes affecting client operations
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on complex international business, regulatory, and governmental matters

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC, in good standing
• 2-4 years of substantive international trade experience
• Experience counseling clients on a broad range of U.S. international trade regulatory issues
• Experience with trade remedy matters, including antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings
• Experience litigating before U.S. trade agencies and the U.S. Court of International Trade
• Experience advising clients on economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
• Experience with Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and export control matters administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Preferred qualifications

• Large law firm experience preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave benefits
• Professional development resources
• Wellness programs and additional employee benefits

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized international trade practice advising clients on high-profile, consequential cross-border regulatory issues, with direct client interaction, meaningful mentorship, and strong opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative global practice.