Mid-Level Customs Associate

About the role

Baker McKenzie is seeking an associate attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience in U.S. trade law, focusing on U.S. customs and import matters, supply‑chain issues, and ideally broader export controls, sanctions, and national‑security‑related areas.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on regulatory matters, including customs classification, valuation, country‑of‑origin determination, and marking requirements.
• Handle enforcement investigations and related compliance matters.
• Conduct compliance program reviews.
• Perform cross‑border transactional compliance reviews.
• Manage multiple workstreams while supporting client relationships.
• Collaborate with cross‑practice teams across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in U.S. trade law with a demonstrated focus on customs and import matters.
• Experience with supply‑chain issues; broader exposure to export controls, sanctions, and national‑security‑related areas is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Proactive, able to work independently and collaboratively across teams and cultures.
• Willingness and ability to enhance skills using AI tools.
• Major law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar (or eligibility for a waiver) and good standing.

Location

In‑person position in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

Please submit a resume, transcript, and writing sample with your application.