K&L Gates · 19 hours ago
Washington Government Affairs Analyst
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $315K/yrK&L Gates is an international law firm seeking an International Trade Analyst for its Washington, D.C. office. The role involves advising clients on international trade law, export control regulations, and national security issues related to investments and cross-border transactions.
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Responsibilities
Direct working experience in export controls, economic sanctions, trade remedies, customs and tariffs, and related areas of national security and international trade laws
Experience and knowledge of CFIUS process and issues companies may encounter
Significant experience and/or interest directly with trade policy preferred
Strong research, analytical, evaluative, and constructive thinking skills, particularly the ability to distill complex issues
Excellent communications skills both oral and written, including in an advocacy context
Intense focus on project management and coordination skills, with ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple projects on tight timeframes while being thorough and detail-oriented
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others in the firm, including the ability to manage up and down
Has initiative by being proactive, forward-leaning, and highly responsive
Strong orientation toward creating solutions that demonstrate great listening, judgment, resourcefulness, and timeliness
Strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service
Qualification
Required
Direct working experience in export controls, economic sanctions, trade remedies, customs and tariffs, and related areas of national security and international trade laws
Experience and knowledge of CFIUS process and issues companies may encounter
Strong research, analytical, evaluative, and constructive thinking skills, particularly the ability to distill complex issues
Excellent communications skills both oral and written, including in an advocacy context
Intense focus on project management and coordination skills, with ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple projects on tight timeframes while being thorough and detail-oriented
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others in the firm, including the ability to manage up and down
Has initiative by being proactive, forward-leaning, and highly responsive
Strong orientation toward creating solutions that demonstrate great listening, judgment, resourcefulness, and timeliness
Strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service
Preferred
Significant experience and/or interest directly with trade policy preferred
A graduate degree (MPP or MBA) is preferred but not required
Benefits
Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
Dental Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
401(k) Retirement plan
Health Advocacy Services
Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
Paid Time Off (Generally, paid time off is undefined with 3-4 weeks usually acceptable)
Addiction Resources
Parental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
Paid Holidays (12)
Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
Family Building Benefits
Pro Bono Opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Bar Expense Reimbursement
529 Deductions
Relocation
Accident Insurance
Balanced Hours Program
Critical Illness Insurance
Ramp-Up/Ramp-Down Program
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Referral Program
Bereavement Leave
Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Program
Wellness Program
All other benefits (such as leaves of absence) required by law
Company
K&L Gates
At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions.
Founded in 1883
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chuck Hokanson
Chief Financial Officer
Gavin Gray
Chief Operating Officer
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