International Trade Senior Counsel

Crowell & Moring is an international law firm with operations in the United States, Europe, and MENA. Drawing on significant government, business, industry, and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex regulatory and policy, litigation, transactional, and intellectual property issues. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service, as well as its comprehensive programs and initiatives to advance the professional and personal development of all members of the Crowell community.

Job Description

Crowell & Moring LLP is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the International Trade practice in its Washington, D.C. office.

Key job responsibilities:

• Advise and strategize with clients on legal issues related to U.S.-China trade policies, customs, tariffs, export controls, sanctions, and international cybersecurity and data privacy issues related to cloud transactions, computing, encryption, telecommunications, and collection, processing, storage and cross-border transfer of data.
• Represent clients in customs audits and in matters involving seizures, forfeiture, and other enforcement actions.
• Defend clients in customs audit and investigation cases; create business strategies to optimize supply chain models; develop corporate compliance procedures; and provide training, conduct internal audits or investigations and navigate self-disclosure to customs and other regulatory agencies.

The position requires J.D or L.L.M degree from a U.S. law school and a license to practice law in at least one state in the U.S. Six (6) years of experience as a practicing lawyer.

Experience must include the following experience and skills:

• 6 years working on US-China trade matters
• Knowledge of WTO law
• Specialization in U.S.-China trade policies, customs, tariffs, export controls and sanctions primarily for multinational clients with operations or supply chain in China, and familiarity with the complex regulations governing data transfers between China and the United States
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Professional, cite checking
• Knowledge of LEXIS/Westlaw
• Occasional domestic and international travel

Benefits and Compensation

Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance to applicable laws. The salary range for this position is at least $220,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave. The salary for this position may vary based on market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.

This position is eligible for the firm’s Employee Referral Program. Employees should refer qualified candidates in accordance with the program guidelines.