Mid-Level Intl Trade Attorney — DC Hybrid (BIS/CFIUS)

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 international law firm, seeks a Midlevel International Trade Associate in Washington, DC, to support a sophisticated practice focused on export controls, tariffs, customs law, and national security reviews including CFIUS matters.

The ideal candidate has a DC bar license, 2–3+ years in international trade, and strong writing and research skills, with Mandarin a plus. This hybrid role offers exposure to high-level cross-border regulatory work.

Qualifications

• 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 is a plus.

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.

Skills

Strong legal research

Analytical thinking

Writing

Communication skills

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 50 international law firm, seeks a Midlevel International Trade Associate in Washington, DC, to support a sophisticated practice focused on export controls, tariffs, customs law, and national security reviews including CFIUS matters.

The ideal candidate has a DC bar license, 2–3+ years in international trade, and strong writing and research skills, with Mandarin a plus. This hybrid role offers exposure to high-level cross-border regulatory work.