Trade Attorney

Full-time

No

Trade Attorney

The Organization of the . Trade Representative (USTR) is an Executive Office of the President (EOP) that works to open markets throughout the world to create new opportunities and higher living standards for American families, farmers, manufacturers, workers, consumers and businesses. The USTR's head is the . Trade Representative, a Cabinet member responsible for developing and implementing trade policies, overseeing trade negotiations with other countries, and monitoring and enforcing trade laws.

Job Description

The USTR is looking for a Trade Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide expert legal analysis and advice on a variety of trade issues, conduct bilateral and multilateral negotiations concerning trade issues related to goods and services, and work closely with an Assistant . Trade Representative (AUSTR) in formulating . trade policies.

Major Duties

Serves as an attorney in the Office of the . Trade Representative (USTR) providing expert legal analysis and advice on a variety of trade issues.
Conducts bilateral and multilateral negotiations concerning trade issues related to a variety of goods and services, committing the United States to the terms of the resulting agreements.
Works closely with an Assistant . Trade Representative (AUSTR) in formulating . trade policies. Conducts research of laws, legal opinions, policies, or regulations on specific trade areas or broad trade issues. Recommends policy options to the appropriate AUSTR or other senior level official. Establishes policy options during trade negotiations to achieve satisfactory results. Develops and applies negotiating strategies and tactics. Based on knowledge of the trade issue at hand, prepares reports and other documents in anticipation of potential problems and issues.
Provides expert advice and guidance to USTR officials on legal issues with respect to assigned trade issues. Develops and coordinates USTR’s legal position on all issues related to area of responsibility.
Reviews current and pending legislation related to assigned areas and potential effect and impact on . trade and the economy.

Requirements

Knowledge of general . law. In addition, knowledge of . international trade laws and policies, Executive Orders and other statutes, court decisions and regulations affecting the work of the USTR, including laws dealing with import relief, unfair trade practices in import trade, tariff agreements and others.
Knowledge of the various sources of legal reference material concerning . trade agreements, regulations, decisions and policies.
Knowledge of legal research methods.
Ability to identify and analyze pertinent legal information.
Knowledge of antitrust, unfair trade practices, and intellectual property law and its application.

Salary Range

The annual salary range for this position is $68,217 - $176,300.

Overview

The Organization of the . Trade Representative (USTR) is an Executive Office of the President (EOP) that works to open markets throughout the world to create new opportunities and higher living standards for American families, farmers, manufacturers, workers, consumers and businesses. The USTR's head is the . Trade Representative, a Cabinet member responsible for developing and implementing trade policies, overseeing trade negotiations with other countries, and monitoring and enforcing trade laws.

The USTR is looking for an experienced Trade Attorney to join their team. The Trade Attorney will provide expert legal analysis and advice on a variety of trade issues, conduct bilateral and multilateral negotiations concerning trade issues related to goods and services, and work closely with an Assistant . Trade Representative (AUSTR) in formulating . trade policies. The annual salary range for this position is $68,217 - $176,300.

Job Responsibilities

Serve as an attorney in the Office of the . Trade Representative (USTR) providing expert legal analysis and advice on a variety of trade issues.
Conduct bilateral and multilateral negotiations concerning trade issues related to a variety of goods and services, committing the United States to the terms of the resulting agreements.
Work closely with an Assistant . Trade Representative (AUSTR) in formulating . trade policies. Conduct research of laws, legal opinions, policies, or regulations on specific trade areas or broad trade issues. Recommend policy options to the appropriate AUSTR or other senior level official. Establish policy options during trade negotiations to achieve satisfactory results. Develop and apply negotiating strategies and tactics. Based on knowledge of the trade issue at hand, prepare reports and other documents in anticipation of potential problems and issues.
Provide expert advice and guidance to USTR officials on legal issues with respect to assigned trade issues. Develop and coordinate USTR’s legal position on all issues related to area of responsibility.
Review current and pending legislation related to assigned areas and potential effect and impact on . trade and the economy.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of general . law. In addition, knowledge of . international trade laws and policies, Executive Orders and other statutes, court decisions and regulations affecting the work of the USTR, including laws dealing with import relief, unfair trade practices in import trade, tariff agreements and others.
Knowledge of the various sources of legal reference material concerning . trade agreements, regulations, decisions and policies.
Knowledge of legal research methods.
Ability to identify

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Qualification and Experience Knowledge of general U.S. law, U.S. international trade laws and policies, Executive Orders and other statutes, court decisions and regulations

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