International Trade Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an International Trade Associate for its Washington, DC office. The role focuses on export controls and ITAR, with exposure to federal agencies and cross‑border regulatory matters.

You will work on licensing, internal investigations, and risk assessments, collaborating across practice groups in aerospace, defense, technology, and other sectors. The position offers competitive compensation and long‑term career development.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of substantive international trade experience with focus on export controls and ITAR.
• Additional experience in sanctions, tariffs, customs compliance, or trade enforcement is strongly preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials; Law Review, journal experience, or a judicial clerkship considered a plus.
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Admission to practice in the District of Columbia or eligibility to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on export control compliance, including EAR and ITAR classifications, licensing, technology transfers, and voluntary disclosures.
• Support matters involving OFAC sanctions, tariff classifications, Section 301/232 issues, and Customs enforcement.
• Assist with internal investigations, audits, and responses to agency inquiries from BIS, DDTC, OFAC, CBP, and related authorities.
• Draft legal memoranda, compliance policies, training materials, and regulatory filings.
• Monitor and analyze developments in U.S. and international trade policy, including national security‑driven regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to address cross‑disciplinary issues involving corporate transactions, government contracts, cybersecurity, and foreign investment.

Skills

International trade experience

Export controls

ITAR

Regulatory affairs

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

Lewis Brisbois, an Am Law 100 firm, is looking for an International Trade Associate Attorney with 3-7 years of experience for its Washington, DC office.

Lewis Brisbois’ International Trade, Export, Import & Investment Controls & National Security practice advises U.S. and multinational companies on the full spectrum of cross‑border regulatory obligations. The team handles matters involving export controls (EAR and ITAR), economic sanctions, tariff and trade remedies, Customs compliance, foreign investment reviews, and national security‑related enforcement actions. The practice regularly supports clients in aerospace, defense, technology, manufacturing, and other sectors where global operations intersect with complex regulatory regimes.

The Associate will play a key role in counseling clients on compliance strategies, risk assessments, licensing, internal investigations, and government inquiries. This position sits in our Washington, D.C. office, providing direct exposure to federal agencies and policy developments shaping international trade and national security law.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on export control compliance, including EAR and ITAR classifications, licensing, technology transfers, and voluntary disclosures.
• Support matters involving OFAC sanctions, tariff classifications, Section 301/232 issues, and Customs enforcement.
• Assist with internal investigations, audits, and responses to agency inquiries from BIS, DDTC, OFAC, CBP, and related authorities.
• Draft legal memoranda, compliance policies, training materials, and regulatory filings.
• Monitor and analyze developments in U.S. and international trade policy, including national security‑driven regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to address cross‑disciplinary issues involving corporate transactions, government contracts, cybersecurity, and foreign investment.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of substantive international trade experience, with a strong focus on export controls and ITAR.
• Additional experience in sanctions, tariffs, Customs compliance, or trade enforcement is strongly preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials, with Law Review, journal experience, or a judicial clerkship considered a plus.
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex regulatory matters and communicate effectively with sophisticated clients.
• Admission to practice in the District of Columbia or eligibility to waive in.

Why Lewis Brisbois

The firm offers the resources of a national platform with a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. Our international trade team works on cutting‑edge regulatory issues affecting global commerce, national security, and emerging technologies, providing associates with meaningful responsibility and long‑term career development.

We offer competitive compensation and, in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) with employer match.