International Trade Associate

Int'l Trade Associate (2-4 years) – Hybrid in NY This role is ideal for U.S. law graduates with cross-border mergers and acquisitions experience seeking to advise clients on complex international trade and regulatory matters globally. The position is based in New York and offers a hybrid work arrangement. Overview The International Trade Associate will advise clients on trade, investment, and regulatory issues related to inbound and outbound investments, cross-border M&A, foreign manufacturing operations, supply chains, and restructuring. The role supports highly regulated sectors such as space and satellite and involves work related to International Telecommunication Union regulations and global satellite system projects. Responsibilities Advise clients on regulatory aspects of inbound and outbound investments, including trade due diligence for cross-border M&A. Counsel on trade‑related restructuring of foreign manufacturing processes, supply chains, and broader business operations to mitigate U.S. duties and tariffs. Manage and guide cross‑border legal teams across EMEA and LATAM for large‑scale spin‑offs, reorganizations, and international transactions. Advise on sanctions risks related to Russia and the occupied regions of Ukraine, including analysis of U.S., EU, and Ukrainian sanctions regulations. Review and analyze counterparty documentation, communications, and jurisdiction‑specific materials for sanctions and regulatory risk. Apply transactional and contract law experience to address foreign direct investment considerations in deal documentation. Advise on export control, technology transfer, and international arrangements such as the Wassenaar Arrangement. Support space‑sector clients, including global satellite system projects and ITU regulatory compliance. Advise on market entry, licensing requirements, corporate structuring, and legal requirements for regulated sectors. Draft, review, and negotiate transactional and corporate documents related to international business operations. Qualifications Juris Doctor or LL.M from a U.S. law school. At least 2 years of experience advising on cross‑border mergers & acquisitions, inbound/outbound investments, and trade due diligence. Active license to practice law in New York or Washington, D.C. Experience with U.S., EU, and Ukrainian sanctions laws, including compliance with sanctioned territories. Experience managing and guiding cross‑border legal teams across EMEA and LATAM for large‑scale spin‑offs and reorganizations. Experience in cross‑border M&A transactions, structuring acquisitions, drafting & negotiating documents, and regulatory due diligence. Experience with export control, technology transfer, and international arrangements such as the Wassenaar Arrangement. Experience supporting space‑sector clients, global satellite system projects, and ITU compliance. Experience advising on business structuring, licensing requirements, market entry, and corporate documentation. Benefits Compensation: $300,000 – $400,000 per year. Opportunity to work on high‑level regulatory, transactional, sanctions, export control, and foreign investment matters within an international trade practice. Ideal for attorneys who enjoy complex cross‑border work and advising in highly regulated international markets. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr