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 successful 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.
• Provide counsel on U.S. Customs and import compliance.
• Assist with trade preference programs and trade remedies.
• Offer guidance on U.S. export regulations and sanctions.
• 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. Customs and trade regulations.
• Familiarity with CFIUS and trade preference programs.
• Proficiency in export administration and sanctions compliance.

Six law offices are located in Ohio, Florida and the District of Columbia. The long-standing legal entity has over one-hundred and fifty-six years of law practice expertise. A fairly large team of adept lawyers make up their law firm. There are a wide array of practice areas and industries. Antitrust-trade regulation, banking-finance, employee benefits, health law, labor-employment, securities and technology are some of their practice disciplines. The law practice embraces community service and diversity in the workplace.