International Trade Attorney - Principal

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced International Trade Attorney to join their team in Seattle, WA. This role involves working with diverse business clients on complex international transactions and navigating international trade regulations.

Duties

• Advise clients on customs and import control matters, including tariff classification and valuation.
• Manage audits, forced labor compliance, and customs enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders.
• Collaborate with attorneys across various practice areas on international trade issues.
• Engage in pro bono and public service matters.

Requirements

• At least seven years of experience in international trade law.
• Possess a portable book of business.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and client-service skills.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• License to practice law.

Skills

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Commuter allowance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Billable credit hours for approved Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Pro Bono work.
• Annual bonus.

Time for a change? Come up to the Pacific Northwest and really thrive within a diverse group of lawyers and a power pack of national and international clients. This is a long-established firm with an enthusiastic commitment to community endeavors. Here is a real opportunity for professional growth and civic satisfaction for highly qualified, motivated candidates. This is a powerful Pacific Northwest firm and offers associates working here the opportunity to participate in some of the more significant litigation and corporate work in the Pacific Northwest. They are well known for their strong real estate and land use practice, and many of the firm's attorneys who practice in these disciplines are considered recognized leaders in their fields. This firm also has an exceptional bankruptcy practice. This firm also has a diverse client base including large publicly traded corporations as well as closely held businesses and individuals. This firm is considered to have good management, and its management structure is fairly well integrated throughout the firm's offices.