Lateral Associate - International Trade

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified associate to join its International Trade Advisory and Enforcement practice in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising clients on U.S. export controls, including EAR and ITAR.

Duties

• Advise clients on U.S. export controls, including EAR and ITAR.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
• Draft and review legal documents and correspondence.
• Collaborate with team members on complex legal matters.

Requirements

• Experience in advising on U.S. export controls (EAR and ITAR).
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Top academic credentials.

Education

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

Certifications

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

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.