International Trade Associate

Adams & Martin Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Washington, DC seeks an experienced attorney to advise clients on U.S. export control laws (EAR/ITAR) and economic sanctions (OFAC). The role covers cross-border investment controls (CFIUS, OISP), FOCI mitigation, and end-to-end regulatory matters.

3+ years of relevant experience, strong research, writing, and the ability to work both independently and in teams are required. The position emphasizes collaborative work within legal teams while managing multiple clients and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Project management skills, including coordinating multiple clients and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work proactively and independently while contributing to a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on U.S. export control laws, including EAR and ITAR.
• Counsel on economic sanctions compliance (OFAC).
• Handle cross-border investment controls (CFIUS, OISP).
• Assist with FOCI mitigation and other international trade regulatory issues.
• Manage international trade matters and regulatory projects from start to finish.
• Collaborate within legal teams while handling assignments independently.

Skills

Export controls

Regulatory research

Legal writing

Project management

Client counseling

Communication skills

Job description

Core Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities

• Advising clients on U.S. export control laws, including:
• Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Counseling clients on economic sanctions compliance, particularly regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
• Handling matters involving cross-border investment controls, including:
• Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) reviews
• Outbound investment screening programs (OISP)
• Assisting with FOCI mitigation matters and other international trade regulatory issues.
• Managing international trade matters and regulatory projects from start to finish
• Collaborating effectively within legal teams while also handling assignments independently
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong legal research and writing abilities
• Project management skills, including coordinating multiple clients and deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work proactively and independently while contributing to a team environment

Core Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities

• Advising clients on U.S. export control laws, including:
• Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Counseling clients on economic sanctions compliance, particularly regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
• Handling matters involving cross-border investment controls, including:
• Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) reviews
• Outbound investment screening programs (OISP)
• Assisting with FOCI mitigation matters and other international trade regulatory issues.
• Managing international trade matters and regulatory projects from start to finish
• Collaborating effectively within legal teams while also handling assignments independently

Minimum Skills Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong legal research and writing abilities
• Project management skills, including coordinating multiple clients and deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work proactively and independently while contributing to a team environment

Desired Skills and Experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.