Director Trade Policy Advisor Steptoe LLP

Position description

Steptoe LLP, a Washington, DC-based Am Law 100 firm, is actively seeking a Director or Senior Trade Policy Advisor with 10+ years of relevant experience to join the Firm’s International Trade and Regulatory Compliance practice group in its Washington, DC office.

• Working with ITRC partners to run trade policy matters for our clients, both day-to-day “blocking and tackling” and development and execution of policy and advocacy strategy. This may include:
• Developing advocacy materials, such as white papers, talking points, letters, draft text (e.g., legislative, regulatory, trade agreement, executive order), and communications materials
• Coordinating, attending, and leading meetings with federal officials
• Researching and writing about trade policy issues and developing creative solutions to help our clients
• Monitoring and analyzing legislative, regulatory, and political developments for a wide variety of clients
• Covering executive department/agency and Congressional hearings, and relevant trade association and think tank events
• Building relationships with executive and legislative branch officials; companies, trade associations, and other stakeholders; embassy officials, and staff of economic, communications, and public affairs consultancies

Complete other duties as assigned

• At least five years of executive or legislative branch experience.
• 10+ years relevant experience
• An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required, with Master’s or law degree preferred.

• Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and strong interpersonal, communication, research, writing, and analytical skills.

• Non-Smoking Environment
• Must be available to work beyond regular days and hours
• Available to work from9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $249,000 - $259,000. The actual base salary offered will be dependent upon the applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location.

Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program.

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