Global Trade & Sanctions Compliance Attorney

Accounting Search; Washington; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Accounting Search seeks an Associate Attorney to join a leading international law firm’s International Trade Practice Group in Washington, DC. The role focuses on advising clients on trade remedies, sanctions, export controls, and regulatory compliance in a high-profile, cross-border environment.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, and 2–4 years of relevant experience, with strong research, writing, and collaboration skills. Hybrid role in Washington, DC area.

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 U.S. international trade regulatory issues.
• Experience with trade remedies, including AD and CVD proceedings.
• Experience litigating before U.S. trade agencies and the U.S. Court of International Trade.
• Experience advising on OFAC, EAR, BIS matters.
• Strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on international trade and regulatory compliance matters.
• Counsel on U.S. trade remedy laws, including AD/CVD proceedings.
• Represent clients before government agencies and in ITC litigation.
• Provide strategic guidance on sanctions, export controls and cross-border requirements.
• Develop compliance programs related to international trade regulations.
• Monitor developments in trade policy, sanctions and export control regimes.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas.

Skills

2-4 years experience

U.S. trade regulatory issues

U.S. trade remedy matters

Litigation before ITC

OFAC knowledge

EAR/BIS knowledge

Strong research

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Big law experience

Education

Top-tier law school

Washington, DC Bar Admission

Job description

Accounting Search seeks an Associate Attorney to join a leading international law firm’s International Trade Practice Group in Washington, DC. The role focuses on advising clients on trade remedies, sanctions, export controls, and regulatory compliance in a high-profile, cross-border environment.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, and 2–4 years of relevant experience, with strong research, writing, and collaboration skills. Hybrid role in Washington, DC area.