Hybrid International Trade Attorney - Midlevel

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

Job summary

Washington, D.C.-based mid-level International Trade Associate Attorney position in a leading AmLaw 50 firm, hybrid role focusing on export controls, tariffs, customs, and CFIUS. Join a collaborative team handling high-level regulatory matters and client counseling.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar in good standing, 2–3+ years in international trade, strong research, writing, and communication skills, with Mandarin 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 with BIS, DDTC, OFAC, customs matters, and trade remedies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on export controls, customs law, tariffs, economic sanctions, and CFIUS reviews.
• Assist clients with BIS, DDTC, CBP, and OFAC compliance.
• Analyze customs matters involving entry, tariff classification, valuation, and related regulatory requirements.
• Support antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard laws.
• Conduct legal and regulatory research and provide 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 impact.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

DC Bar Admission in good standing

Job description

Washington, D.C.-based mid-level International Trade Associate Attorney position in a leading AmLaw 50 firm, hybrid role focusing on export controls, tariffs, customs, and CFIUS. Join a collaborative team handling high-level regulatory matters and client counseling.

Requirements include a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar in good standing, 2–3+ years in international trade, strong research, writing, and communication skills, with Mandarin a plus.