Trade Analyst (Washington DC)

Job Description Summary:

The Trade Analyst advises on export control classification and related issues for the Firm’s Trade and National Security practice and is a member of the Firm’s Corporate-Regulatory practice group.  The position is based in our Washington, D.C. office.

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform export control classification analyses and prepare and pursue classification requests; prepare self-classification memoranda.
• Assist with comprehensive export, sanctions, and customs audits in connection with government investigations, internal reviews, and other processes.
• Under the supervision of attorneys, assist with interactions with U.S. government agencies and representation of clients in U.S. government trade proceedings.
• Conduct trade compliance diligence, respond to diligence questions and assist with diligence review in Corporate transactions.
• Assist with a range of trade-focused client matters upon request.
• Contribute to business development and marketing efforts as requested.
• Perform other related duties and assignments, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. trade policy and relevant laws, regulations, international agreements, government agencies, export sanctions, export compliance, and other trade related issues.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues promptly and interact with client technical teams to assess export classifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, and organizational and time-management skills; ability to reliably complete projects on time, and to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure.
• Ability to develop, utilize and manage complex data sets and tools.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Experience

• Strong academic background; bachelor’s degree is required, and additional advanced degree is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of directly relevant experience in a government role or broad-based international trade practice.

Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

The anticipated range for this position is:

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance.  Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.