Customs and Trade Associate Attorney

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Baltimore office of our client seeks associate attorney with 3-5 years of customs and trade experience. The candidate will manage and/or assist with Customs and trade legal and regulatory matters for domestic and international clients. Will work primarily with clients in the food, dietary supplement, drug, cosmetic and medical device industries, the candidate should be prepared to work with clients in any industry. Conducting legal research, analyzing data, drafting evidence-based opinions, and providing oral and written advocacy before Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other governmental agencies such as the U.S. Department of Commerce. May also include litigation before the Court of International Trade, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and other federal courts. Manage Customs and Trade-related legal matters independently with minimal supervision including: Advise clients and manage with minimal supervision CBP Liquidated Damages Claims Petitions, Offers in Compromise, CBP civil seizure actions, CBP holds, detentions and investigations, CBP requests (CF-28, CF-29), FTA applicability and documentation, and similar CBP and trade-related matters. Coordinate, compile, modify, and draft written responses to federal and state regulatory agencies. Perform legal and regulatory reviews of client files and product materials, draft evidence-based opinions influencing successful importation or exportation of products. Communicate effectively, professionally, knowledgably, and in a timely manner both orally and in writing to managers, colleagues, clients, and government agencies maintaining the appropriate Firm image. Draft reports and procedure manuals for clients that conform to the prescribed style and format for the purposes of implementing and improving business processes in compliance with regulatory requirements. Understand government agencies’ regulatory requirements, develop strategies, identify and obtain data and evidence required to support strategies, draft advice and opinions for clients and/or agency for the purposes of bringing the identified product(s) into compliance. Read, analyze, and interpret laws, regulations, and policy under Customs, FDA, FAA, USDA, DOT, and other federal and local regulatory agencies, articles in scientific, regulatory, and technical journals, and legal documents. Provide direct legal representation of clients and support other attorneys in the same before federal and state agencies, courts and third parties. Support business development marketing efforts of the Firm. Must be licensed to practice law in any state and/or the District of Columbia. Prior work experience with FDA and/or other government agencies is preferred. Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese or Korean language capabilities is preferred.

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