Director Trade Policy Advisor

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.

Essential Functions

• 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

Non-Essential Functions

Complete other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification

• 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.

Success Factors

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

Work Environment

• 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.

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.