International Trade Group Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an International Trade Group Associate for its New York, NY office. The role involves advising clients on regulatory aspects of investments and trade due diligence, with a focus on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and managing legal teams across EMEA and LATAM regions.

Duties

• Advise clients on regulatory aspects of inbound and outbound investments.
• Assist with trade due diligence in cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
• Counsel on trade-related restructuring to mitigate U.S. duties and tariffs.
• Advise on sanctions risks related to business activities in Russia and Ukraine.
• Apply transactional and contract law expertise to foreign direct investment considerations.
• Support clients in the space sector with global satellite system projects.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LL.M degree from a U.S. law school.
• Two years' experience in legal guidance on cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience with U.S., EU, and Ukrainian sanctions laws.
• Experience managing cross-border legal teams in EMEA and LATAM regions.
• Experience advising on cross-border M&A transactions and regulatory due diligence.
• Experience advising on export control and technology transfer.
• Experience supporting clients in the space sector with ITU regulations.
• Licensed to practice law in New York or Washington, D.C.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LL.M degree from a U.S. law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York or Washington, D.C.

Skills

• Expertise in cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
• Knowledge of U.S., EU, and Ukrainian sanctions laws.
• Ability to manage cross-border legal teams.
• Proficiency in advising on export control and technology transfer.
• Experience with global satellite system projects and ITU regulations.

Benefits

• Remote work allowed 2 days per week.

Prestige, opportunity, diversity, and tremendous culture draw associates to this global conglomerate firm. With 200 practice areas, this firm is highly regarded and goes above and beyond with its efforts both within the firm and outside the firm. Current associates boast a wonderful work/life balance, as well as the ability to work with dedicated and leaders and just overall ?great people.? Associates welcome being part of a firm known to be a leader in inclusion. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.