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 Portland, OR. This role provides an opportunity to engage in complex international transactions across diverse industries, focusing on trade compliance, customs regulations, and international trade agreements. The attorney will work collaboratively with a seasoned team across multiple practice areas to deliver effective 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.
• Provide counsel on issues related to forced labor compliance and manage customs enforcement on antidumping and countervailing duty orders.
• Support clients in understanding and adhering to trade agreements and related regulations.
• Collaborate with attorneys across various practice areas to deliver holistic solutions for clients.
• Represent clients in dealings with regulatory bodies concerning trade compliance and enforcement.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in international trade law, with expertise in customs and import compliance, tariff classification, valuation, transfer pricing, and enforcing antidumping and countervailing duties.
• Book of Business: Portable book of business is required.
• Academic Credentials: JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic performance.
• Licensing: Active law license.
• Skills: Proficient in legal analysis, documentation, and a client-centric approach.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills to guide clients effectively.
• Teamwork: Capable of working independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Project Management: Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active license to practice law.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of international trade regulations, compliance, and trade documentation.
• Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting legal documents related to trade law.
• Effective communicator capable of simplifying complex regulatory matters for clients.
• Proficient in time management across various projects, delivering responsive and professional services.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team-focused setting.

Benefits

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

This vigorous, fast-growing Pacific Northwest mid-size firm is making tremendous strides in high-level corporate, litigation, finance and governmental practice for leading national and international clients. Creative thinking and problem solving are attributes it seeks in top-notch, innovative associates who value high-quality work and a working and living environment to match. This firm consistently participates in numerous high-profile deals and has done some of the more sophisticated transactions in the Northwest in recent years. In addition, many of its clients have celebrity-level status. Associates at this firm all praise this firm's national focus and its ability to attract and retain top associates. We believe that this firm does pretty exceptional work, and the associates at this firm all for the most part feel pleased to call this firm home.