International Trade Partner

Job overview

A law firm seeks an International Trade Partner to join their team in any of their offices located in Chicago, IL; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, or Dayton, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, DC; Tampa or Naples, FL. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial and collaborative, with a proven track record in international trade law.

Duties

• Advise clients on U.S. regulatory requirements for foreign investments.
• Guide foreign investors through the CFIUS review process.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and import regulations.
• Provide expertise on trade preference programs and trade remedies.
• Advise on U.S. Export Administration Regulations and ITAR.
• Communicate with regulators on investigations and settlements.
• Engage in trade litigation as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience in international trade law.
• Ability to manage a small book of business.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Expertise in U.S. trade regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in handling CFIUS and trade litigation matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

This nationally recognized law firm has a history of more than 150 years of service. It has expanded recently and has offices throughout the East Coast. Firm attorneys have served as presidents of the American Bar Association, and state and local bar associations. This firm has a relatively high number of female and minority partners, and they seem to have a strong respect for diversity in the workplace. Associates can expect a high-tech office with state-of-the-art facilities, to better serve the clients. Attorneys receive competitive salaries that are constantly reviewed and updated to maintain an high level of compensation. Pro bono work is welcomed and encouraged at this firm. One associate said that he loved the summer associate program at this firm, and it is a fantastic place socially.