Policy Advisor International Trade - hybrid
Job Description:
Our client, a leading Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Policy Advisor with 5+ years of experience to join its Lobbying & Public Policy practice.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with policy issues and legislation related to international trade. Capitol Hill experience is strongly preferred, ideally with the House Ways & Means and/or Senate Finance Committees. Experience within an executive branch agency of jurisdiction (such as USTR, Commerce, or CBP) may substitute for Hill experience and is also preferred.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; JD or Master's degree preferred
- Stellar academic credentials and exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated alignment with the firm's core values: future-focused, diversity-minded, dedicated to excellence, service-oriented, and collaborative
About the Practice:
The firm's renowned Lobbying & Public Policy practice integrates a top-tier lobbying team within a full-service law firm. The bipartisan group represents clients before the federal government on legislative, policy, and regulatory matters involving international trade.
The team advises manufacturers, exporters, importers, and multinational corporations on issues such as trade legislation, enforcement actions, and global market access. Drawing on deep experience across both the legislative and executive branches, the group engages with decision-makers at the U.S. Trade Representative, Department of Commerce, and Customs and Border Protection, as well as with key congressional committees.
They help clients shape trade policy outcomes, navigate complex regulatory frameworks, and analyze the geopolitical and economic forces influencing global commerce.