Mid-Level Customs Associate

We are seeking a mid-level associate attorney with 3 to 5 years' experience in US trade law, with a demonstrated focus on US customs and import matters, supply chains, and ideally broader export controls, sanctions, and national security-related areas.

The ideal candidate will have experience advising on regulatory matters, including advisory work relating to customs classification, valuation, and country of origin and marking, enforcement investigations, compliance program reviews, and cross-border transactional compliance reviews. Candidates should be comfortable managing multiple workstreams, supporting client relationships, and collaborating with cross-practice teams across multiple jurisdictions.

The position is in-person in our Washington, D.C. office. Candidates must be proactive, comfortable working independently, have strong academic credentials, excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and writing skills, and a demonstrated ability and willingness to collaborate across teams and cultures and to enhance their skills using AI tools.

Major law firm experience is strongly preferred. Must be admitted and a member in good standing of the District of Columbia Bar or be eligible to waive in.

Please submit a resume, transcript, and writing sample with your application.

• 3–5 years of experience in US trade law, with a focus on US customs and import matters, supply chains, and ideally export controls, sanctions, and national security-related areas
• Experience in regulatory advisory work, including customs classification, valuation, and country of origin and marking; enforcement investigations; compliance program reviews; and cross-border transactional compliance reviews
• Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, support client relationships, and collaborate across cross-practice teams in multiple jurisdictions
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Demonstrated willingness to enhance skills using AI tools
• Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar or eligible to waive in