International Trade Attorney — AD/CVD & Sanctions

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Parental leave benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Ashford Connex, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its International Trade Practice Group in Washington, DC. The role focuses on advising clients on complex trade and regulatory matters, including sanctions, export controls, AD/CVD proceedings, and BIS/EAR compliance.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar admission, and 2–4 years of international trade experience, with strong writing and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, DC, in good standing
• 2–4 years of substantive international trade experience
• Experience counseling clients on U.S. international trade regulatory issues
• Experience with trade remedy matters (AD/CVD) and related enforcement
• Litigation experience before U.S. trade agencies and the U.S. Court of International Trade
• Experience advising on economic sanctions administered by OFAC
• Export administration regulations (EAR) and BIS matters
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team
• Large law firm experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on international trade and regulatory compliance matters
• Counsel on U.S. trade remedy laws including AD/CVD proceedings
• Litigate before the U.S. Court of International Trade
• Provide strategic guidance on U.S. economic sanctions and export controls
• Develop compliance programs for international trade regulations
• Monitor developments in trade policy, sanctions, and export regimes
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on complex matters

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Tools

U.S. Court of International Trade

OFAC

EAR/BIS

Job description

Ashford Connex, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its International Trade Practice Group in Washington, DC. The role focuses on advising clients on complex trade and regulatory matters, including sanctions, export controls, AD/CVD proceedings, and BIS/EAR compliance.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, DC Bar admission, and 2–4 years of international trade experience, with strong writing and collaboration skills.