Our International Trade group seeks an associate with three to five years of experience to support our work advising clients on international trade-related issues for corporate, investment funds and financial restructuring transactions. Experience in conducting international trade due diligence and negotiating international trade related provisions in M&A and finance transactions is required. Experience in advising clients on sanctions, export controls, trade remedies, customs, anti-boycott, anti-corruption laws and/or anti-money laundering laws is preferred. Candidate must exhibit Akin’s core values: future-focused, diversity-minded, dedicated to excellence, service-oriented, and collaborative. Stellar academic credentials required, and private sector and/or government experience preferred. The selected candidate will work as part of a close-knit team, while regularly engaging with attorneys across Akin’s renowned International Trade group (including our London team) to analyze International Trade issues in the context of various types of transactions, as well as engaging with attorneys across the corporate, investment funds and financial restructuring practices on these transactions. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, and excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.