International Trade Associate Attorney — Washington, DC

An Am Law 100 firm is seeking an International Trade Associate with 3–7 years of substantive experience to join its Washington, DC office. The firm's international trade, export, import and investment controls practice counsels U.S. and multinational companies across a broad spectrum of cross-border regulatory obligations.

The team handles export controls (EAR and ITAR), economic sanctions, tariff and trade remedies, Customs compliance, foreign investment reviews, and national security-related enforcement actions. Clients span aerospace, defense, technology, manufacturing, and other sectors where global operations intersect with complex regulatory regimes.

The Associate will counsel clients on compliance strategies, risk assessments, licensing, internal investigations, and government inquiries. The position offers direct exposure to federal agencies and to the policy developments shaping international trade and national security law, with meaningful responsibility on cutting-edge regulatory matters affecting global commerce and emerging technologies.

• 3–7 years of substantive international trade experience, with a strong focus on export controls and ITAR.
• Additional experience in sanctions, tariffs, Customs compliance, or trade enforcement strongly preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials; Law Review, journal experience, or a judicial clerkship a plus.
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex regulatory matters and communicate effectively with sophisticated clients.
• Admission to practice in the District of Columbia or eligibility to waive in.