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Chicago, IL, United States

International Trade Partner

Partner

5-12 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking an entrepreneurial and collegial International Trade Partner to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a small book of business and a strong background in advising both . and foreign clients on complex international trade regulations. The role involves navigating . regulatory frameworks, including customs compliance, trade remedies, export controls, and foreign investment reviews. Trade litigation experience is considered a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Advisory:
  • Advise . and foreign clients on regulatory requirements for investments in the ., including compliance with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review process.
  • Counsel clients on . Customs regulations, import compliance, and other trade-related issues.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Provide guidance on . Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
  • Advise clients on trade preference programs such as USMCA, CAFTA, and others, ensuring compliance with relevant policies.
  • Counsel on trade remedy regulations, including antidumping (AD), countervailing duties (CVD), and Section 301 tariffs.
• Government Interaction:
  • Represent clients in interactions with . regulators, including handling investigations, protests, voluntary disclosures, and settlements.
  • Develop strategies to address regulatory concerns and achieve favorable outcomes.
• Trade Litigation:
  • Participate in trade-related litigation when necessary, offering clients legal representation in complex international trade disputes.

Requirements

• Experience:
  • Extensive experience advising . and foreign clients on customs and regulatory compliance related to import/export matters.
  • Familiarity with trade preference programs and trade remedy applications, such as USMCA, CAFTA, AD/CVD, and Section 301.
  • Experience navigating the CFIUS review process for foreign investors.
  • In-depth knowledge of EAR, ITAR, and OFAC regulations.
  • Proven experience interacting with regulatory agencies regarding investigations, protests, voluntary disclosures, and settlements.
  • Trade litigation experience preferred but not required.

Education & Certifications

• Education:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Certifications:
  • Licensed to practice law in Illinois or eligible for admission.

Skills & Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial Approach:
  • Possess at least a small book of business with the ability to expand client relationships.
• Legal Expertise:
  • Comprehensive understanding of international trade law, export controls, sanctions, customs compliance, and trade remedies.
• Communication:
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain intricate legal and regulatory issues clearly to clients.
• Analytical Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage sensitive regulatory issues, including voluntary disclosures and investigations.
• Collaboration:
  • Team-oriented, with the ability to work effectively with other partners, associates, and staff within the firm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade litigation experience or the ability to handle complex trade disputes.
• Strong relationships with . regulatory bodies, providing a network of contacts in relevant government agencies.

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