International Trade Associate

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a motivated attorney with international trade experience to join our Washington, D.C. office. This role offers the opportunity to work within our established and growing International Trade practice group. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in trade-related matters such as CFIUS, customs compliance, and trade remedies and a desire to further develop within a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities:

- Advise clients on a broad range of international trade issues, including but not limited to CFIUS reviews, customs (imports), sanctions, export controls, and trade remedies

- Support international trade-related transactional and regulatory work, including representing clients before government agencies and in administrative proceedings

- Provide guidance on compliance with U.S. trade regulations and free trade agreements

- Draft and negotiate high-quality documents and submissions with precision and efficiency

- Manage multiple matters simultaneously and deliver exceptional client service

- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across offices and practice groups

Qualifications:

- Experience in international trade; experience with CFIUS, customs compliance, or trade remedies is strongly valued

- Strong drafting, analytical, and legal research skills

- Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility for client matters and work both independently and in a team

- Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills

- Admission to the D.C. Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission through waiver

Willingness to travel internationally as required

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.

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