International Trade Associate Attorney Midlevel

Location: Washington, D.C. | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $235,000 to $365,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Overview

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a talented Midlevel Associate Attorney to join its International Trade Practice in Washington, D.C. This is an excellent opportunity to support and expand a sophisticated practice focused on U.S. export controls, tariffs, customs law, and national security reviews, including matters involving the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), within a collaborative team committed to exceptional client service and professional development.

What you'll do

• 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

Required 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 required
• Experience in one or both of the following areas: export controls administered by BIS and DDTC, or Customs law, including entry, classification, valuation, and other matters within the jurisdiction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively and collaborate within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with economic sanctions administered by OFAC is preferred
• Experience with trade remedy investigations, including matters arising under U.S. antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard laws, is a plus

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary: $235,000 to $365,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Personal medical leave
• Parental leave
• Up to ten paid holidays
• Family-care benefits

Why this role

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a sophisticated International Trade Practice handling complex and evolving matters at the intersection of global commerce, national security, and regulatory compliance, working with experienced attorneys on high-level export controls, customs, tariffs, sanctions, and CFIUS matters while gaining meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure.