International Trade Associate

Arnavutköy, Beşiktaş, İstanbul • Associate / Associate • Tam Zamanlı

Job Requirements

  • A qualified lawyer with 1–3 years of experience in Trade Remedies and International Trade Law.
  • Excellent academic credentials.
  • A postgraduate degree in international trade law would be an asset.
  • Experience in working with international clients.
  • Advanced level of written and spoken English (IELTS score of min. 7.5 or min TOEFL score of 105 is required).
  • Strong planning, organization, drafting, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Motivated team player.
  • Ability to take initiative, and a willingness to take ownership of and responsibility for projects.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel

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Job Description

  • Advising clients on a range of international trade and trade remedies matters, including anti-dumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard investigations.
  • Assisting clients in trade policy compliance and regulatory matters.
  • Drafting submissions to relevant authorities (e.g., Ministry of Trade, investigating authorities) and courts.
  • Conducting legal and economic analysis in trade investigations.
  • Managing client relationships.
  • Drafting articles on international trade and trade remedies matters.
  • Actively participating in business development activities.


Skills

  • Ethical Behavior Skills: Demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical principles and professional conduct, ensuring all actions and decisions adhere to company values and legal standards.
  • Awareness of Job Responsibilities: Maintain a clear understanding of assigned duties and responsibilities, ability to take initiative, consistently meeting expectations and delivering high-quality work.
  • Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with colleagues, contributing to a positive team environment and working towards common goals.
  • Coping with Stress: Manage and adapt to high-pressure situations and workloads, particularly during investigation timelines and submission deadlines.
  • Effective Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and organized records, especially in investigation files and client documentation.
  • Continuous Learning: Engage in ongoing professional development, staying current with developments in international trade law and global trade policies.
  • Critical Thinking: Apply analytical skills to evaluate economic and trade data, develop legal strategies, and solve complex regulatory issues effectively.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, public authorities, and other stakeholders.
  • Written and Verbal Communication: Communicate clearly and persuasively in both written and verbal forms, particularly in drafting submissions and presenting arguments.
  • Research: Conduct thorough legal and economic research to support trade investigations and advisory work.
  • Information Gathering: Collect, analyze, and synthesize trade data and regulatory information from various sources.
  • Legal Writing: Produce clear, precise, and well-structured legal documents, including petitions, investigation responses, and advisory memoranda.