Midlevel Intl Trade Attorney — Export Controls & CFIUS

United Future; Washington; Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family-care benefits

Job summary

United Future is seeking a mid-level International Trade Associate Attorney in Washington, DC, hybrid work model. The candidate will handle matters involving export controls, tariffs, customs, and national security reviews, including CFIUS matters, with a focus on BIS/DDTC and OFAC compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, active DC Bar admission, 2–3 years in international trade law, and Mandarin fluency, along with strong research and writing skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academics.
• 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 required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on matters involving U.S. export controls, customs law, tariffs, 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 international trade issues.
• Draft memoranda, submissions, compliance materials, and client communications.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practices and offices on cross-border regulatory matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise clients on potential impact.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

United Future is seeking a mid-level International Trade Associate Attorney in Washington, DC, hybrid work model. The candidate will handle matters involving export controls, tariffs, customs, and national security reviews, including CFIUS matters, with a focus on BIS/DDTC and OFAC compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from a top-tier law school, active DC Bar admission, 2–3 years in international trade law, and Mandarin fluency, along with strong research and writing skills.