International Trade Associate (Mid to Senior) - D.C.

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel represents a prestigious AmLaw firm seeking an International Trade Associate to join its ITC Section 337 Litigation & Trade Remedies Practice Group in Washington, DC. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-to-senior level associate with experience in international trade, customs, trade remedies, administrative litigation, or related regulatory matters who is looking to build a long-term practice within a growing national platform.

Location: Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Draft briefs, agency submissions, memoranda, and advocacy materials in trade remedy and trade policy matters
• Support antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and U.S. Department of Commerce
• Advise clients on customs matters, including tariff classification, valuation, country-of-origin determinations, and import compliance
• Assist with trade compliance reviews, audits, investigations, and risk assessments
• Conduct legal and factual research involving statutes, regulations, administrative records, and trade data
• Develop factual records, litigation strategies, and evidentiary submissions
• Manage case workstreams, deadlines, filings, and client deliverables
• Collaborate with attorneys, economists, consultants, clients, and agency-facing teams
• Support matters involving customs, trade policy, compliance counseling, trade remedies, and related litigation

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active Washington, DC Bar admission and good standing
• Mid-to-senior level experience in international trade, customs, trade remedies, administrative litigation, or a related practice area
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) proceedings
  • ITC Section 337 investigations
  • Customs and import compliance matters
  • Trade remedy litigation
  • Trade compliance counseling
  • Administrative law and agency proceedings

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience translating complex legal, economic, and factual issues into persuasive advocacy
• Strong client service orientation and business judgment
• Interest in developing a long-term international trade practice
• Desire to assume increasing responsibility and pursue a partnership track

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $325,000 – $430,000 annually, depending on experience
• Discretionary performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities