Global Trade Compliance Associate Attorney

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group's client, a leading international law firm in Washington, DC, seeks an Associate Attorney to join its International Trade Practice Group.

The role focuses on advising clients on complex international trade and regulatory matters, including trade remedies, sanctions, export controls, and customs issues. The candidate will represent clients before government agencies and the U.S. Court of International Trade, conduct regulatory analyses, and help develop compliance programs in

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC, in good standing.
• Experience counseling clients on U.S. international trade regulatory issues.
• Experience with trade remedy matters, including antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings.
• Experience advising clients on OFAC sanctions.
• Experience with EAR and BIS export controls.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before government agencies and in litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade.
• 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.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Legal research

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Client counseling

Oral and written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded International Trade Practice Group in Washington, DC. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a sophisticated team advising clients on complex international trade and regulatory matters, including trade remedies, sanctions, export controls, customs-related issues, and regulatory compliance. The practice represents domestic and international clients navigating evolving global trade regulations and enforcement environments.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC , in good standing
• 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 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
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients before government agencies and in litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade
• 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

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a nationally recognized international trade practice advising clients on some of the most complex and consequential cross-border regulatory issues. Attorneys in this group work on high-profile matters involving international commerce, trade enforcement, sanctions compliance, and export controls. The firm offers a collaborative culture, direct client interaction, meaningful mentorship, and exceptional opportunities for professional growth within a sophisticated global practice.

• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter , resume , and law school transcript for consideration.