International Trade Associate Attorney

Job Juncture; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking an Associate Attorney for a leading international law firm’s International Trade Practice Group in Washington, DC. The role involves advising clients on trade remedies, sanctions, export controls, and regulatory compliance on complex cross-border matters.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics, active DC Bar admission, and substantive experience in U.S.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC, in good standing.
• Experience counseling clients on U.S. international trade regulatory issues.
• Experience with trade remedy matters, including antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings.
• Experience advising clients on OFAC-administered sanctions.
• Experience with EAR and BIS export controls.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before government agencies and in litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade.
• 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.

Skills

Top-tier law school JD

DC Bar Admission

International trade regulatory issues

Trade remedies (AD, CVD)

OFAC sanctions knowledge

EAR/BIS export controls

Research & analytical skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded International Trade Practice Group in Washington, DC. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a sophisticated team advising clients on complex international trade and regulatory matters, including trade remedies, sanctions, export controls, customs-related issues, and regulatory compliance. The practice represents domestic and international clients navigating evolving global trade regulations and enforcement environments.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC , in good standing
• 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 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
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients before government agencies and in litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade
• 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

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a nationally recognized international trade practice advising clients on some of the most complex and consequential cross-border regulatory issues. Attorneys in this group work on high-profile matters involving international commerce, trade enforcement, sanctions compliance, and export controls. The firm offers a collaborative culture, direct client interaction, meaningful mentorship, and exceptional opportunities for professional growth within a sophisticated global practice.

• Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.