Hybrid DC: Midlevel International Trade Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family-care benefits

Job summary

Acloché in Washington, DC is seeking a midlevel International Trade Associate Attorney to join its AmLaw 50 practice with a focus on U.S. export controls, tariffs, customs law and CFIUS reviews in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate has a DC Bar in good standing, 2–3 years of trade law experience, Mandarin fluency, and strong research and writing skills. Exposure to BIS, DDTC, OFAC and antidumping matters 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 required.
• Experience in BIS/DDTC or U.S. Customs matters is preferred.
• Experience with OFAC and trade remedy investigations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on U.S. export controls, customs law, tariffs, sanctions and CFIUS reviews.
• Assist with BIS, DDTC, US CBP and OFAC compliance matters.
• Analyze customs matters including entry, classification and valuation.
• Support antidumping, countervailing duty and safeguard matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear guidance on complex trade issues.
• Draft memoranda, submissions and client communications.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practices on cross-border matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting international trade.

Skills

DC Bar Admission

Intl Trade experience

Mandarin Chinese

Legal research & writing

Team collaboration

Education

JD degree

Job description

Acloché in Washington, DC is seeking a midlevel International Trade Associate Attorney to join its AmLaw 50 practice with a focus on U.S. export controls, tariffs, customs law and CFIUS reviews in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate has a DC Bar in good standing, 2–3 years of trade law experience, Mandarin fluency, and strong research and writing skills. Exposure to BIS, DDTC, OFAC and antidumping matters is a plus.