International Trade Lawyer
Tariffs + trade disputes
About the profession
International trade lawyers handle tariffs, Section 301 cases, export controls (OFAC, BIS), and customs disputes. DC is the hub. Hogan Lovells, King & Spalding, Steptoe lead. Trade wars and sanctions have made this a growth area.
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
425K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $95,000 - $178,000/year With equity/bonuses: $104,500 - $213,600 Top markets (SF/NYC): $109,000 - $214,000 Execute core tasks using WTO under…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using WTO 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with stakeholders 3pm — Review…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $66,500 - $85,500 Year 2-3: Junior level $95,000 - $163,500 Year 4-6: Mid level $163,500 - $276,500 Year 7-10: Senior level $276,500 - $375,500 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a International Trade Lawyer genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with WTO and USTR You communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders…
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