International Trade Associate

The role

This attorney will advise clients on international trade issues including CFIUS reviews, customs, sanctions, export controls, and trade remedies. The role involves supporting transactional and regulatory work and representing clients before government agencies.

What you will do

• Advise clients on international trade issues including CFIUS reviews, customs, sanctions, export controls, and trade remedies
• Support international trade-related transactional and regulatory work
• Represent clients before government agencies and in administrative proceedings
• Provide guidance on compliance with U.S. trade regulations and free trade agreements
• Draft and negotiate documents and submissions
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice groups

Required qualifications

• Experience in international trade
• Strong drafting, analytical, and legal research skills
• Ability to assume responsibility for client matters and work independently or in a team
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent communication skills
• Admission to the D.C. Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission through waiver

Nice to have

• experience with CFIUS, customs compliance, or trade remedies

Before you apply

• We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters

About the company

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is a law firm with an established and growing International Trade practice group.