International Trade Attorney - Income Principal

About the role

Foster Garvey PC is seeking to hire an attorney with at least seven years of experience in international trade law and a portable book of business. This position offers the opportunity to work with the Firm’s diverse business clients on complex international transactions across various industry sectors. The candidate will collaborate regularly with talented attorneys in a wide range of practice areas across the Firm’s six offices.

Our dedicated team represents some of the country’s leading businesses engaged in global trade. This position is focused on navigating the complexities of international trade regulations, customs compliance, and trade agreements.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have specific expertise in advising and counseling clients on customs and import control matters, including tariff classification, valuation, transfer pricing, audits, forced labor compliance, and customs enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders.

Requirements

• A portable book of business is required
• 7 years of customs and import control matters experience, including tariff classification, valuation, transfer pricing, audits, forced labor compliance, and customs enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and license to practice law required
• Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical and writing skills
• A client-service approach and exceptional communication skills
• Enthusiasm to work as part of a diverse team or independently
• The ability to manage significant individual responsibilities
• The ability to work on and manage multiple projects at one time
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Responsive and professional service

Qualifications

Candidates based in the Seattle, WA, Spokane, WA, Portland, OR, Washington, D.C., or New York, NY areas will be considered.

Pay

The annualized salary range for this position is $200,000 to $325,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

Foster Garvey offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Commuter allowance
• Disability and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Billable credit hours for approved Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Pro Bono work
• Annual bonus and more

The provision of benefits is contingent on an employee’s ability to meet the eligibility requirements for the various types of benefits as outlined in the benefit plan documents and Firm policies.