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Advise on Cross-Border Risk as a Washington Practice Expands

Washington, D.C., District of Columbia Full time 2-3 years
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Position overview

Our client is expanding its U.S. export controls, tariffs, and CFIUS practice in Washington, D.C., and seeks a Mandarin-fluent lawyer with 2–3 years of relevant experience to contribute to this work. This opportunity brings together trade-related regulatory matters in a collaborative practice environment.

The Work

  • Contribute to matters involving U.S. export controls administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security and the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
  • Work on U.S. customs matters, including issues involving entries, classification, and valuation within the jurisdiction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
  • Support the practice’s work in tariffs and CFIUS as the team seeks to expand its U.S. capabilities.
  • Apply relevant experience to economic sanctions matters administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
  • Contribute, where experience aligns, to trade remedy investigations under U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty laws and safeguard laws.

What You Bring

  • Two to three years of experience in export controls administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or in customs law.
  • Fluency in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese.
  • Experience with customs matters such as entry, classification, and valuation is relevant.
  • Knowledge of U.S. export controls or customs matters within the jurisdiction of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
  • Additional experience with economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control is preferred.
  • Experience with trade remedy investigations involving antidumping, countervailing duty, or safeguard laws is preferred.

Why Consider It

Join a practice that is actively supporting and expanding its U.S. export controls, tariffs, and CFIUS work, within a culture described as collaborative and grounded in client service and mutual respect.

Compensation & Benefits

The stated annual compensation range is $235,000–$365,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.