International Trade

100KCrossing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 230,000 - 485,000; Full time

Job summary

100KCrossing is seeking lawyers for an international trade practice across two levels in Washington, DC or NYC. The mid-level role (2–4 years) covers customs, import law, and supervision of junior associates; U.S. Court of International Trade experience preferred.

The senior counsel role (6+ years) focuses on U.S.-China trade matters, including tariffs, sanctions, export controls, and WTO law, for multinational clients with China operations. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience.
• Active law license in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Prior Am Law 100 law firm experience required for mid-level and senior roles.
• Resume, writing sample, and law school transcript requested with application.

Responsibilities

• Mid-level role: day-to-day case management and supervision of junior associates; focus on customs and import law.
• Senior counsel role: handle U.S.-China trade matters—customs, tariffs, export controls, sanctions, and WTO law—for multinational clients with China operations.
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

Skills

Bar membership

Writing & analysis

Education

J.D./LL.M. from a U.S. law school

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

LEXIS/Westlaw

Job description

An international firm's International Trade practice is hiring across two levels. The mid-level role (2–4 years) focuses on customs and import law, including forced labor, audits, investigations, penalty proceedings, disclosures, valuation, classification, and origin matters, with day-to-day case management and supervision of junior associates; U.S. Court of International Trade experience preferred. The senior counsel role (6+ years) focuses on U.S.-China trade matters — customs, tariffs, export controls, sanctions, and WTO law — for multinational clients with China operations or supply chains, including customs audits, enforcement actions, supply chain strategy, corporate compliance, and cross-border data transfer issues.

Requirements: Bar membership (or eligibility by waiver) for the office location Excellent academic credentials and highly developed writing and analytical skills Senior counsel role requires J.D. or LL.M. from a U.S. law school, knowledge of WTO law, and proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and LEXIS/Westlaw; occasional domestic and international travel

Locations: These opportunities are available to candidates located in NYC and Washington, DC.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 3 - 7 years of relevant experience
• Active law license in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction
• Prior Am Law 100 law firm experience required for mid-level and senior roles
• Resume, writing sample, and law school transcript requested with application

Compensation Base salary ranges vary by level and location — competitive with market for a leading global firm; $230,000–$485,000, plus full benefits (medical/dental/vision, 401(k), disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, PTO, and discretionary bonus).