Principal Attorney International Trade Law

A law firm seeks an experienced Principal Attorney specializing in international trade law to join its Business Practice Group in Spokane, WA. This role provides an opportunity to engage in complex international transactions across diverse industries, focusing on trade compliance, customs regulations, and trade agreements. The attorney will work alongside a knowledgeable team across various practice areas to deliver robust legal support to clients involved in global trade.

Duties

• Advise clients on international trade compliance and customs matters, including tariff classification, valuation, and transfer pricing.
• Guide clients on issues related to forced labor compliance and manage customs enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders.
• Assist with the interpretation and implementation of trade agreements and related regulations.
• Collaborate with attorneys from other practice areas to provide strategic, integrated solutions for clients.
• Represent clients in interactions with regulatory bodies on matters of trade compliance and enforcement.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in international trade law, covering customs and import compliance, tariff classification, valuation, transfer pricing, and handling enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duties.
• Portable Book of Business: Required.
• Academic Credentials: JD from an ABA-accredited law school with a record of strong academic performance.
• Licensing: Active license to practice law.
• Skills: Proficient in legal analysis, writing, and a client-focused approach.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective client advisement and relationship management.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently.
• Project Management: Skilled at managing multiple, complex responsibilities with attention to detail and organization.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active law license.

Skills

• In-depth understanding of international trade regulations, compliance issues, and trade documentation.
• Competence in drafting, analyzing, and interpreting legal documents related to trade law.
• Effective communicator capable of making complex regulatory issues accessible to clients.
• Proficiency in managing time across multiple projects with a commitment to responsive, professional service.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Commuter assistance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Billable credit hours for diversity, equity, inclusion, and pro bono projects.
• Annual performance-based bonuses.

This is a powerful Pacific Northwest firm and offers associates working here the opportunity to participate in some of the more significant litigation and corporate work in the Pacific Northwest. This firm is well known for its strong real estate and land use practice, and many of the firm's attorneys who practice in these disciplines are considered recognized leaders in the fields. They also have an exceptional bankruptcy practice. This firm also has a diverse client base including large publicly traded corporations as well as closely held businesses and individuals. This firm is considered to have a good management and its management structure is fairly well integrated throughout the firm's offices.