Hybrid DC International Trade Attorney – Midlevel

Zaddy Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions represents a prestigious AmLaw 50 international law firm in Washington, D.C. recruiting a Midlevel International Trade Associate Attorney to handle U.S.

export controls, tariffs, customs, sanctions, and CFIUS matters in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active DC Bar admission, 2–3+ years in international trade, and strong research and writing skills; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the District of Columbia, in good standing.
• 2/3+ years of substantive experience in international trade law.
• Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese is a plus.
• Experience in BIS/DDTC or U.S. Customs and border protection matters is preferred.
• Experience with OFAC sanctions and trade remedy investigations is a plus.

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 product entry, tariff classification, valuation, and related regulatory requirements.
• Support matters involving U.S. antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard laws.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research and provide clear, practical guidance on complex international trade issues.
• Draft memoranda, submissions, compliance materials, and client communications.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practices and offices on cross-border regulatory matters.
• Monitor developments affecting international trade and advise clients on potential impact.

Skills

International trade law

Mandarin Chinese

DC Bar admission

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Zaddy Solutions represents a prestigious AmLaw 50 international law firm in Washington, D.C. recruiting a Midlevel International Trade Associate Attorney to handle U.S.

export controls, tariffs, customs, sanctions, and CFIUS matters in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active DC Bar admission, 2–3+ years in international trade, and strong research and writing skills; Mandarin is a plus.