International Trade-Associate
International Trade
Washington DC
BigLaw
3-5 Years
The Role
This International Trade Practice provides clients with guidance on global trade policies and remedies, as well as advocacy in negotiations and trade dispute proceedings. As strategic advisers, you will assist clients in both sustaining and enhancing their competitiveness in the ever-changing world economy, with a focus on trade regulations and transactions, import and export controls, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), customs, intellectual property, and tariff issues.
Requirements
3– 5 years of experience in international trade, specifically, antidumping and countervailing duty and other trade remedy proceedings before the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), tariff-related matters, and bilateral and multilateral agreements. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing responses and submissions before the DOC and ITC. Foreign language skills are a plus. International and domestic travel may be required.
The Firm
VaultLaw 75. This firm counts among its clients some of the biggest names in information technology, energy, entertainment, telecommunications, real estate, financial services, and health care. With over three dozen offices worldwide, an exceptionally broad practice scope, and household names for clients, it ranks as one of the nation’s largest firms. While the volume of work is high, associates are offered vast flexibility in terms of when and where they work which allows them greater management over their hours and workload. Most Associates are generally pleased with their salary and believe it to be a fair reflection of the hours they billed throughout the year. Associates say the path to partnership is achievable for those wanting to pursue it and exit opportunities are numerous, either to other firms or in government positions. Pro bono is encouraged at the firm and all associates are required to complete 25 hours of pro bono work, with up to 100 hours of pro bono work counting towards billable-hours.
Recruiter
Deborah Cannon | dcannon@cannonlegalsearch.com
Job ID:
208