International Trade Associate

Position description

Founded 15 years ago in Silicon Valley, Rimôn is a highly selective, international law firm with more than 200 lawyers working across five continents.

The firm is widely known as being at the vanguard of legal innovation for its decentralized, distributed business model and leading-edge technology. Our model is disruptive and our culture dynamic. While many traditional law firms are downsizing, Rimôn is experiencing explosive growth year-over-year.

The firm has been repeatedly recognized by The Financial Times as one of America’s most innovative law firms. The firm’s Founding Partners were both named as ‘Legal Rebels’ by the American Bar Association’s ABA Journal and have spoken on innovations in the practice of law at Harvard and Stanford Law Schools. Rimôn and its lawyers have received numerous awards for excellence, including from Best Lawyers and Chambers, and we were named 2024 Best International Full-Service Law Firm of the Year – Global by Lawyer International 100.

This is an ideal time to join a dynamic and growing firm!

Qualifications

The successful International Trade Associate candidate will have the following background:

• A Juris Doctor from top-ranked law school, required;
• Familiarity with the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), International Traffick in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”), OFAC Regulations; Foreign Trade Regulations (“FTR”); Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) regulations, etc.;
• Experience working with U.S. Government trade agencies including OFAC, BIS, Census, CBP, DDTC, etc.;
• Proven keen interest in international trade laws and regulations with 2 -3 years of relevant experience;
• Experience with and knowledge of the banking system, logistics, e-commerce or AI technology, preferred;
• Academic or professional background in international relations or international affairs preferred;
• Mandarin Chinese, Russian, or Arabic language skills, preferred;
• Licensed in one of the 50 U.S. states or District of Columbia, required;
• Willing and able to travel internationally on short notice;
• Able to juggle multiple projects with tight deadlines and adapt to quickly evolving situations;
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication when working with clients and government regulators;
• Sharp attention to detail is a must; and
• Embraces Rimon values of excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

Application instructions

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