International Trade Associate Attorney

Software Placement Group, SPG; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

Mentorship and professional growth

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Unnamed Law Firm in Washington, DC seeks an Associate Attorney to join its International Trade Practice Group, advising clients on trade remedy, sanctions, export controls, and cross-border regulatory matters.

The role involves collaboration with a sophisticated team, exposure to high-profile matters, and growth opportunities within a global practice. JD, DC bar, and 2–4 years' experience required, with strong writing and research skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC, in good standing.
• 2–4 years of substantive international trade experience.
• Experience counseling clients on U.S. international trade regulatory issues.
• Experience with trade remedy matters (AD/CVD) and enforcement.
• Litigation before U.S. trade agencies and the ITC.
• Experience with OFAC sanctions and EAR/BIS export controls.
• Strong research, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on international trade and regulatory compliance matters.
• Counsel on U.S. trade remedy laws and enforcement actions.
• Represent clients before government agencies and USITC.
• Provide strategic guidance on sanctions, export controls, and cross-border requirements.
• Develop and review compliance programs related to trade regulations.
• Monitor changes in trade policy, sanctions, and export controls.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas on complex matters.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

International trade counsel

Litigation experience

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in DC

Job description

Location: Washington, DC | Schedule: Hybrid

Overview

A well-established international law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded International Trade Practice Group in Washington, DC. This is an opportunity to work with a sophisticated team advising domestic and international clients on complex trade remedy, sanctions, export control, and customs-related regulatory matters within an evolving global trade enforcement environment.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on a wide range of international trade and regulatory compliance matters
• Counsel clients regarding U.S. trade remedy laws, including AD/CVD proceedings and related enforcement matters
• Represent clients before government agencies and in litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade
• Provide strategic advice regarding U.S. economic sanctions, export controls, and cross-border regulatory requirements
• Conduct regulatory analyses and assist clients in developing compliance programs related to international trade regulations
• Monitor and assess developments in trade policy, sanctions, and export control regimes affecting client operations
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on complex international business, regulatory, and governmental matters

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC, in good standing
• 2-4 years of substantive international trade experience
• Experience counseling clients on a broad range of U.S. international trade regulatory issues
• Experience with trade remedy matters, including antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings
• Experience litigating before U.S. trade agencies and the U.S. Court of International Trade
• Experience advising clients on economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
• Experience with Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and export control matters administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Preferred qualifications

• Large law firm experience preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave benefits
• Professional development resources
• Wellness programs and additional employee benefits

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized international trade practice advising clients on high-profile, consequential cross-border regulatory issues, with direct client interaction, meaningful mentorship, and strong opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative global practice.