International Trade Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Personal medical and parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP, a leading international law firm in Washington, DC, seeks a midlevel associate for its International Trade practice. The role focuses on US export controls, tariffs and CFIUS, with Mandarin fluency required.

Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience in export controls, customs law, or related areas, with OFAC sanctions exposure preferred. Compensation ranges from $235,000 to $365,000 annually and includes a discretionary bonus, 401(k), medical/dental/vision

Qualifications

• Mandarin fluency in written and spoken required.
• 2–3 years experience in export controls or customs law or related trade matters.
• Experience with OFAC sanctions and antidumping/countervailing duty a plus.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Export controls knowledge

Customs law knowledge

Sanctions knowledge

International trade law

Education

J.D. or equivalent law degree

Job description

Job Description:

One of Fortune's Best Places to Work, Ashurst Perkins Coie, US LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking a midlevel associate for its International Trade practice. We have created a firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients and mutual respect. This is an opportunity to support and expand the US Export Controls, Tariffs, and CFIUS practice.

Candidates must possess fluency in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese. Candidates should have at least two to three years ofexperience in one or both of the following subject matter areas: export controls administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security and Directorate of Defense Trade Controls; customs law, including entry, classification and valuation, and other matters within the jurisdiction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Additional subject matter experience with economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control and/or trade remedy investigations under U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty and safeguard laws is preferred.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here. Principals only.

Compensation range: $235,000 to $365,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.