Mid-Level Customs Associate

Baker McKenzie; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker McKenzie is seeking a lawyer focused on US customs, import matters, and export controls to support regulatory matters and cross-border reviews. The candidate will engage with clients, manage multiple workstreams, and collaborate with teams across jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes independence, teamwork across cultures, and willingness to enhance skills with AI tools in a on-site setting at a major law firm.

Qualifications

• Experience with US customs and import matters, export controls, and national security-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple workstreams and client relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-practice teams across jurisdictions.
• Independently handle tasks and use AI tools to enhance efficiency.

Job description

Overview

• Focuses on US customs and import matters and supply chains, with an ideal background in export controls, sanctions, and national security-related areas.
• Work includes advising on regulatory matters such as customs classification, valuation, country of origin and marking, enforcement investigations, compliance program reviews, and cross-border transactional compliance reviews.
• Candidates will manage multiple workstreams, support client relationships, and collaborate with cross-practice teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• The role requires comfort working independently, a demonstrated ability and willingness to collaborate across teams and cultures, and an ability to enhance skills using AI tools.
• Major law firm experience is strongly preferred.
• This position is in-person.