Mid-level International Trade Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm based in Washington, DC, is seeking a Mid-level International Trade Associate Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advising clients on export controls, international trade regulations, and economic sanctions, with the opportunity to work on complex international trade matters. This position requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, including export controls (EAR, ITAR), OFAC/economic sanctions, international trade, and/or CFIUS experience. Government experience is considered a plus. The ideal candidate should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines. This client-facing role will involve significant responsibility, so the candidate should have excellent professional references.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and strategic advice to clients on export controls, EAR, ITAR, OFAC/economic sanctions, and international trade matters.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their international trade needs and develop tailored solutions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to stay current with international trade regulations and compliance requirements.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, compliance manuals, and regulatory filings.
• Represent clients in international trade-related negotiations, disputes, and government inquiries.
• Assist with CFIUS filings and reviews, if required.
• Keep clients informed about changes in international trade laws and regulations that may affect their business operations.
• Support senior attorneys with more complex cases and provide mentorship to junior associates as needed.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Washington, DC Bar Association.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on export controls, EAR, ITAR, OFAC/economic sanctions, international trade, and/or CFIUS matters.
• Prior government experience is considered an advantage.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Proven ability to handle significant responsibility in a client-facing role.
• Excellent professional references from previous employers or clients.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certification in international trade law or related field.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of export controls, EAR, ITAR, OFAC/economic sanctions, international trade regulations, and CFIUS.
• Legal research and analysis skills.
• Negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Strong drafting and contract review abilities.
• Client-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Mentorship and teamwork capabilities.
• Proficiency in legal software and tools for research and document management.

Based in Washington and Virginia, this national law firm with over 200 attorneys started in the early 1980s with the motive to provide attentive, innovative and first-rate advocacy grounded in legal, regulatory and public policy expertise and experience. Advertising, aviation, appellate, antitrust, corporate, communications, bankruptcy and financial restructuring, election law and government ethics, international trade, litigation, postal, privacy, public policy, insurance, health care, intellectual property, white collar defense & government investigations, employment & labor, environment safety and government contracts are the firm's specialty areas.