Washington, D.C. - National Security (Trade) Senior Level Associate / Counsel

Skadden's National Security group in Washington, D.C. is seeking an outstanding Senior level Attorney or Counsel (class of 2019-2016 or Counsel) whose work focuses on International Trade. Candidates should have more than 6 years of relevant experience, which includes significant International Trade expertise including customs, trade policy, trade law, and knowledge of trade remedies. High level of academic achievement and excellent writing skills is a must. The starting base salary for this Washington, D.C. position is expected to be between $390,000 to $455,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in an enhanced mentor program, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions.

These efforts, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits, including a hybrid work model

• , offer a dynamic environment where all can shape their own career trajectories while contributing to groundbreaking legal work. We also have an extensive pro bono program that allows attorneys to devote, and receive credit for, time for myriad causes that spark their interests and matches those interests with the legal needs in the community.
• Our current hybrid work model consists of working Monday through Thursday in the office. Attorneys also receive the opportunity to work remotely for specified periods throughout the year.

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