International Trade Compliance Attorney

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search

Washington, DC

Full-Time

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

Our law firm client is seeking a mid-level associate for their International Trade Compliance (ITC) practice in their Washington, DC or New Haven, CT offices. Candidates seeking to join their tight knit, collegial team should have two to six years of trade compliance experience, including familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Assets Control (sanctions) regulations and Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) regulations. Preference for candidates with experience investigating and drafting voluntary disclosures and developing and implementing compliance policies. A further plus for candidates who previously worked in-house or in government. Applicants must have excellent writing skills, an ability to work closely and extensively with clients and a good sense of humor.