Global Trade Attorney (Mid-Level) – Hybrid DC

Red Seal Recruiting; Washington; Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Trade Associate Attorney role is with a prestigious AmLaw 50 international law firm in Washington, D.C., offering a hybrid work model. The mid-level associate will handle export controls, tariffs, and CFIUS matters within a collaborative team.

Required: JD from a top law school, DC Bar admission, 2–3 years in international trade, and Mandarin fluency. Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills are essential for advising on cross-border regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school.
• Active DC Bar admission in good standing.
• 2–3 years of substantive experience in international trade law.
• Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on matters involving U.S. export controls, customs law, tariffs, sanctions, and CFIUS reviews.
• Assist clients with compliance requirements administered by BIS, DDTC, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and OFAC.
• Analyze customs matters involving entry, classification, valuation, etc.
• Support matters involving antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard laws.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research and provide practical guidance on cross-border issues.
• Draft memoranda, submissions, compliance materials, and client communications.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practices and offices on cross-border matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise clients on potential impact.

Skills

Intl. trade law

Mandarin Chinese

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Multitasking

Education

DC Bar admission

Job description

The International Trade Associate Attorney role is with a prestigious AmLaw 50 international law firm in Washington, D.C., offering a hybrid work model. The mid-level associate will handle export controls, tariffs, and CFIUS matters within a collaborative team.

Required: JD from a top law school, DC Bar admission, 2–3 years in international trade, and Mandarin fluency. Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills are essential for advising on cross-border regulatory matters.