International Trade Attorney, Washington, D.C. · Leading International Trade Firm

Counsel or senior associate-level position in international trade and export controls at a leading law firm. You'll advise multinational clients and industry associations on navigating U.S. export regulations, economic sanctions, customs compliance, foreign investment reviews, and FCPA matters.

The work:

• Advise on EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, and CBP customs compliance
• Perform commodity jurisdiction and classification analyses
• Prepare and file license applications and technical assistance agreements
• Counsel on export controls in M&A, joint ventures, IP licensing, and foreign investment
• Handle CFIUS national security reviews
• Develop and maintain trade compliance programs
• Conduct internal investigations and prepare voluntary disclosures
• Address emerging technology controls (AI, semiconductors, quantum computing)
• Manage import-related matters and supply chain compliance
• Represent clients before State, Commerce, Treasury, Defense, Energy, and Homeland Security

What they're looking for:

• 6+ years in international trade, export controls, sanctions, or customs
• Strong experience with commodity classification and license applications
• CFIUS experience preferred
• Import compliance and enforcement experience preferred
• Knowledge of emerging tech controls valued
• Prior government agency experience a plus
• DC bar admission required; other state bars preferred
• JD from strong law school