International Trade Associate Attorney Midlevel

CareerNerds; Washington; Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family-care benefits

Job summary

CareerNerds seeks a midlevel International Trade Associate Attorney to join its International Trade Practice Group in Washington, DC. The role focuses on export controls, tariffs, customs law, and national security reviews including CFIUS matters, with a hybrid work arrangement.

The candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar admission, and 2–3 years in international trade. Mandarin proficiency is required. Excellent research, writing, and collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from top-tier law school with excellent academics
• Active DC Bar admission in good standing
• 2/3 years of substantive experience in international trade law
• Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese (required)
• Experience in BIS and DDTC export controls
• Customs law including entry, classification, valuation
• Experience with OFAC sanctions preferred
• Experience with trade remedy investigations a plus
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. export controls, customs, tariffs, sanctions, and CFIUS reviews
• Assist with BIS, DDTC, U.S. Customs and OFAC compliance
• Analyze customs matters including entry, tariff classification and valuation
• Support antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard matters
• Conduct regulatory research and provide practical guidance
• Draft memoranda, submissions, and client communications
• Collaborate across practices on cross-border regulatory matters
• Monitor developments and advise clients on potential impact

Skills

International trade law

U.S. export controls

Customs law

Economic sanctions

CFIUS

Legal research

Writing

Cross-border collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a top-tier law school

Bar admission in District of Columbia

Job description

INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY -- MID-LEVEL

International Trade Practice Group

Location: Washington, D.C.

HYBRID

Our client, a prestigiousAmLaw 50 international law firm, is seeking a talented Midlevel Associate Attorney to join its International Trade Practice in Washington, D.C. This is an excellent opportunity to support and expand a sophisticated practice focused on U.S. export controls, tariffs, customs law, and national security reviews , including matters involving the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The successful candidate will join a collaborative team committed to exceptional client service, mutual respect, and professional development.

Candidate Profile

• 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 written and spoken Mandarin Chinese rquired

• Experience in one or both of the following areas:

• Export controls administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)

• Customs law, including entry, classification, valuation , and other matters within the jurisdiction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection

• Experience with economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is preferred

• Experience with trade remedy investigations, including matters arising under U.S. antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard laws, is a plus

• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively and collaborate within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Key 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
• Conduct legal and regulatory research and provide clear, practical guidance on complex international trade issues
• 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

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a sophisticated International Trade Practice handling complex and evolving matters at the intersection of global commerce, national security, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will work with experienced attorneys on high-level export controls, customs, tariffs, sanctions, and CFIUS matters while gaining meaningful responsibility and direct exposure to client work. Our client offers a collaborative culture grounded in mutual respect, exceptional client service, and continued professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $235,000 to $365,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, personal medical leave, parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family-care benefits.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.