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International Trade Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel

  • Company: Direct Counsel
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
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Direct Counsel is the employer for this International Trade Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel role in Dallas, Texas (on-site). Public DATA here is limited to the firm domain; no verified headcount, practice-group roster, or firm history is provided.

Direct Counsel, a leading Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking an International Trade Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel for its Dallas, Texas office. This full-time position offers the opportunity to advise clients on complex international trade matters, trade compliance, and cross-border transactions in a dynamic, client-focused practice.

About the Role

The international trade practice is seeking an experienced senior attorney to work on high-impact matters spanning tariff classification, trade compliance, export control regulation, and customs law. You will counsel clients on managing global trade obligations, regulatory compliance strategies, supply chain trade risk, and the implications of international trade agreements on their business operations.

What You'll Do

  • Advise clients on tariff classification, customs procedures, and trade compliance planning
  • Counsel on export controls, economic sanctions compliance, and trade agreement impacts
  • Draft and review international trade agreements, customs filings, and regulatory documentation
  • Manage trade disputes, trade remedies proceedings, and regulatory appeals
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain trade risks and build compliance programs
  • Support business development and strengthen client relationships
  • Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to practice growth

What We're Looking For

  • Licensed to practice law in any US state; international trade expertise essential
  • Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in international trade law, customs law, or trade regulation
  • Strong knowledge of US tariff law, trade agreements (USMCA, Section 301, etc.), and compliance requirements
  • Experience with export controls, sanctions, trade litigation, or trade remedies preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional matters independently

About Direct Counsel

Direct Counsel is a leading Am Law 100 law firm with offices nationwide. The firm's international trade practice advises clients on tariff, customs, export control, and cross-border trade matters, helping businesses navigate the evolving global trade regulatory landscape.

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Dallas sits in northern Texas and, with Fort Worth, anchors the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The city is among the largest in the U.S. and third-largest in Texas. Texas borders several U.S. states and Mexico—relevant context for cross-border and trade work.

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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2%via World Bank

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3%via FRED

National quits rate: 1.9%via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

Cost of living in Texas: 2.9% below the national averagevia BEA

Median household income in Dallas County: $74,149via US Census ACS / Data USA

Nearby history: Magnolia Building, listed 1978 (466m away) — via National Register of Historic Places

Typical climate: average high 77°F / low 57°F year-round (summers around 95°F, winters around 39°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

Walkability: Most walkable (18.0/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index

Typical rent nearby: $1,648/mo (1BR) · $1,931/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents

  • Elevation 148m (486 ft)

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Build the skills for this role

Prioritize trade law fluency (customs, AD/CVD, CFIUS/sanctions awareness as matter-relevant), strong writing, and client management. CERTS lists no family or paid resources—no certificate costs to cite.

Be ready to walk through international trade matters you owned, regulatory research habits, and how you handle deadlines with partners. Ask how Direct Counsel staffs trade work in Dallas and what “senior associate or counsel” means for origination and supervision.

Strong fit if you already practice international trade at senior-associate or counsel level and prefer on-site Dallas. Thin firm/sentiment DATA means culture and pay must be confirmed directly with the employer.

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  • Role International Trade Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel
  • Employer Direct Counsel
  • Location Dallas, Texas
  • Type Full Time
  • Posted July 8, 2026
  • Apply by 2026-08-08
  • Country context US
  • Overview Full original description on this page (315 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)

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