International Trade Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a midlevel associate for its International Trade practice in Washington, D.C. This role offers the chance to support and expand the US Export Controls, Tariffs, and CFIUS work.

Candidates must be fluent in Mandarin Chinese and have 2–3 years of relevant experience in export controls, customs law, or sanctions matters. The firm offers discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in export controls, customs law, or sanctions matters.
• Mandarin Chinese fluency (written and spoken).
• Experience with OFAC sanctions or trade remedy investigations preferred

Responsibilities

• Support and expand the US Export Controls, Tariffs, and CFIUS practice.
• Collaborate with teams to serve international trade matters for clients

Skills

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 of experience 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.

Principals only.

Compensation range: $235,000 to $365,000 annually.

Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP and/or its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.