Legal Domain Expert – International Law & Trade Compliance (USA)

Legal Domain Expert – International Law & Trade Compliance

About the Role

We are looking for experienced US legal professionals specialising in International Law and Trade Compliance to support legal research, analysis, and AI/data-related projects.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of US international trade laws, import/export regulations, sanctions, customs compliance, and cross-border commercial matters, with the ability to conduct detailed legal research and provide accurate, well-reasoned legal analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis relating to US International Law and Trade Compliance.

• Analyse US laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and relevant case law.

• Research import and export controls, customs regulations, trade sanctions, and international trade restrictions.

• Analyse requirements under US trade control and sanctions frameworks, including applicable federal regulations and agency guidance.

• Review and interpret international trade agreements, treaties, and cross-border legal frameworks.

• Assess legal and regulatory risks associated with international business transactions.

• Research Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other relevant cross-border compliance requirements.

• Analyse Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions and related compliance obligations.

• Research Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) where applicable.

• Support research relating to customs, tariffs, classification, country-of-origin, and import/export compliance.

• Prepare clear, structured, and well-supported legal research responses.

• Review and validate legal information for accuracy, jurisdictional relevance, and completeness.

• Apply strong legal reasoning when analysing complex or ambiguous legal scenarios.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD), LLM, or equivalent legal qualification.

• Licensed to practise law in at least one US jurisdiction, preferably with relevant international trade or regulatory experience.

• Minimum 3 years of professional legal experience.

• Demonstrated experience in International Law, International Trade Law, Export Controls, Sanctions, Customs Law, or Trade Compliance.

• Strong legal research and legal writing skills.

• Excellent understanding of the US legal and regulatory framework.

• Ability to independently research primary and secondary legal sources.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify legal and regulatory nuances.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are preferred:

• International Trade Law

• Export Controls

• Import/Export Compliance

• OFAC Sanctions

• EAR / ITAR

• Customs and Tariff Law

• Trade Remedies

• International Commercial Transactions

• Cross-Border Transactions

• FCPA / Anti-Bribery Compliance

• Economic Sanctions

• International Trade Agreements

• Supply Chain and Trade Regulatory Compliance

• Cross-Border Regulatory Investigations

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are particularly interested in:

• Licensed US Attorneys with international trade or regulatory law experience

• International Trade Lawyers

• Trade Compliance Attorneys

• Export Control Attorneys

• Sanctions Lawyers

• Customs & Import/Export Lawyers

• Senior Legal Researchers with relevant US trade-law expertise

• Experienced Legal Consultants specialising in international regulatory matters

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