National Security (Trade) Mid to Senior Level Associate

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 365,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentor program

Pro bono program

Job summary

Skadden’s National Security group in Washington, D.C. is seeking a mid to senior level associate focusing on International Trade with at least 5 years of relevant experience, including customs, policy, and remedies.

The role offers a hybrid work model and a potential discretionary year-end bonus. The successful candidate will join a team renowned for its expertise in national security law, export controls, sanctions, and related areas, with opportunities for cross-group collaboration and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in international trade, including customs, trade policy, trade law, and trade remedies.
• Open to doing additional work across the National Security group (export controls, sanctions, CFIUS).
• High level of academic achievement and excellent writing skills are required.

Skills

International Trade

Trade Policy

Trade Law

Customs

Trade Remedies

Export Controls

Sanctions

CFIUS

Job description

Washington, D.C. – National Security (Trade) – Mid to Senior Level Associate

Washington, D.C.

Lateral Associate

National Security

Skadden’s National Security group in Washington, D.C. is seeking an outstanding mid to senior level associate (class of 2021-2019) whose work focuses on International Trade. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, including substantial international trade expertise in customs, trade policy, trade law, and trade remedies. Ideally, this person would also be open to doing additional work across the National Security group where needed (i.e., export controls, sanctions, CFIUS, etc.). High level of academic achievement and excellent writing skills is a must. The starting base salary for this Washington, D.C. position is expected to be between $365,000 to $420,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job‑related factors, consistent with applicable law. This position may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus.

Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in an enhanced mentor program, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.

These efforts, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits, including a hybrid work model*, offer a dynamic environment where all can shape their own career trajectories while contributing to groundbreaking legal work. We also have an extensive pro bono program that allows attorneys to devote, and receive credit for, time for myriad causes that spark their interests and matches those interests with the legal needs in the community.

*Our current hybrid work model consists of working Monday through Thursday in the office. Attorneys also receive the opportunity to work remotely for specified periods throughout the year.

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking.