Hybrid Global Trade Compliance Attorney (Mid-Level)

Scalable Sourcing; Washington; Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family-care benefits

Job summary

Our client, an AmLaw 50 international law firm, seeks a midlevel associate to join its International Trade Practice in Washington, DC. The role focuses on export controls, tariffs, customs law, sanctions, and CFIUS reviews, with collaboration across a sophisticated team.

The candidate will work on cross-border regulatory matters, research and draft memoranda, and interact with clients on complex trade issues. A strong DC bar and 2–3 years of relevant experience are required.

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 export controls administered by BIS and DDTC.
• Experience with customs law including entry, classification, valuation, and related matters under CBP.
• Experience with economic sanctions administered by OFAC is preferred.
• Experience with trade remedy investigations under antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard laws is a plus.
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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, CBP, 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 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

Mandarin Chinese fluency

Legal research

Analytical writing

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Tools

BIS compliance

DDTC compliance

OFAC compliance

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Job description

Our client, an AmLaw 50 international law firm, seeks a midlevel associate to join its International Trade Practice in Washington, DC. The role focuses on export controls, tariffs, customs law, sanctions, and CFIUS reviews, with collaboration across a sophisticated team.

The candidate will work on cross-border regulatory matters, research and draft memoranda, and interact with clients on complex trade issues. A strong DC bar and 2–3 years of relevant experience are required.