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

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Counsel