Senior Trade, Sanctions and Customs Associate, Chicago · Vault Top Tier Firm

Senior-level position in international trade and sanctions law at a top-tier global firm. You'll focus on US export control compliance, sanctions regimes, customs matters, and supply chain-related national security work. The role involves working with clients across multiple jurisdictions, taking on substantial responsibility, and collaborating across the firm's practice areas.

The work:

• Export control compliance advising, licensing strategy, and regulatory navigation
• Sanctions program design, review, and regulatory compliance
• Customs law matters and cross-border transaction compliance
• Government investigations and regulatory engagement
• Trade and national security considerations on transactional matters
• International collaboration on complex, multijurisdictional legal matters

What they're looking for:

• 6 or more years in US trade law, export controls, sanctions, or related national security areas
• Ability to work independently on substantial matters while maintaining client relationships
• Experience with compliance programs, regulatory affairs, and investigation support
• Strong analytical and communication capabilities
• Comfort in major law firm settings and cross-cultural environments
• Illinois bar admission or eligibility for waiver
• Willingness to incorporate AI tools into legal work