International Trade Associate Attorney - Hybrid (DC)

True North Consultants, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family-care benefits

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Washington, DC, is seeking a Mid-level International Trade Associate to join its practice focusing on U.S. export controls, tariffs, customs law, and CFIUS reviews.

The hybrid role offers exposure to a sophisticated international trade docket and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, 2–3+ years in international trade, and Mandarin fluency.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the District of Columbia, in good standing.
• 2/3+ years of substantive experience in international trade law.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken).
• Experience with BIS, DDTC, U.S. CBP, OFAC; experience in trade remedy investigations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on matters involving U.S. export controls, customs law, tariffs, economic sanctions, and CFIUS reviews.
• Assist clients with compliance requirements administered by BIS, DDTC, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and OFAC.
• Analyze customs matters involving product entry, tariff classification, valuation, and related regulatory requirements.
• Support matters involving U.S. antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard laws.
• Draft memoranda, submissions, compliance materials, and client communications.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practices and offices on sophisticated cross-border regulatory matters.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting international trade and advise clients regarding their potential impact.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. in Washington, DC, is seeking a Mid-level International Trade Associate to join its practice focusing on U.S. export controls, tariffs, customs law, and CFIUS reviews.

The hybrid role offers exposure to a sophisticated international trade docket and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, DC bar admission, 2–3+ years in international trade, and Mandarin fluency.