International Trade - London, United Kingdom - Hogan Lovells

Hogan Lovells

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London, United Kingdom

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Job Title

International Trade & Investment Associate / Senior Associate

Location

London

Working Hours

35 hours per week, 9:30am to 5:30pm but additional hours may be required.

We are happy to consider agile and flexible working patterns and are piloting a hybrid working approach, please contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss further.

Firm Description

Hogan Lovells is one of the leading global law firms.

Our distinctive market position is founded on our exceptional breadth of practice, on deep industry knowledge, and on our 'one team' global approach.

Formed through the combination of two top international law firms, Hogan Lovells has around 2,500 lawyers on six continents.

With a presence in the world's major financial and commercial markets, we are well placed to provide excellent business-oriented advice to our clients locally and internationally.

Our people are the key to our success, which is why we seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals in all regions of our global practice.

Department Description

We offer sophisticated, informed advice on the full range of trade matters, including sanctions and export controls, trade policy, legislation, compliance and enforcement, litigation, and administrative proceedings.

Our clients rely on the International Trade and Investment group to handle issues such as export and import controls, economic sanctions, anti-corruption, foreign direct investment filings, customs laws, trade agreement negotiations, and anti-dumping and subsidy cases.

With more than 40 offices in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East, Hogan Lovells is one of the few firms that can handle large, varied, and complex trade matters in every major world market.

Lauded by
_Chambers Global _for our "comprehensive knowledge of the trade world and its latest developments" and by

_Legal 500_ for our ability to "craft analysis in a way that is useful in the real world," our lawyers and advisors have helped bring leadership to international trade initiatives for several decades.

These include negotiations and disputes arising under the World Trade Organization (WTO), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and other multilateral and regional agreements.

Representative Experience

Advising numerous clients on sanctions laws and regulations including but not limited to the latest US, UK, EU sanctions regimes adopted against Russia
Advising a major airspace and defense client on all aspects on its compliance with UK and EU export controls and customs compliance and selfdisclosure obligations to the UK regulators.
Advising private investment houses on sanctions and export control compliance, and drafting of internal sanctions compliance policies.
Representing several clients on a challenge to HMRC customs classifications decision.
Advising a government on WTO law and Policy and trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand.,
Advising a U.S engineering company on CE marking and product compliance issues arising in the context of the sale of its shares to a European business.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Senior lawyer with day-to-day responsibility for client relationship and matter management, a high degree of specialist expertise/knowledge.

Technical Ability:

Understanding of legal principles of own practice area, along with a working knowledge of other practice areas
Has project management responsibility, ensuring timely delivery to high quality standards
Stays aware of legal developments affecting any specialist areas and regularly attends appropriate training sessions
Ability to work flexibly with colleagues around the world to deal with cases raising international issues.

Client Focus

Has good working relationships with clients
Has a good understanding of client, the sector and the associated risks and opportunities.
Actively works to develop and strengthen new client relationships

Team Work and Interpersonal Skills

Acts as a source of advice to others, sharing knowledge and expertise
Has strong relationships and profile amongst senior colleagues
Ability to work effectively with others whilst also managing and taking responsibility for an individual case load.
Has the ability to manage, develop and lead more junior members of a team.

Firm Mindedness

Understands the industry and market in which the practice team and clients operate
Contributes to the management of the group/practice area by understanding the firm's capabilities and business plan
Takes an active role in managing the firm's reputation both in and out of work
Understands the responsibility to give back to our communities
Understands the value of a diverse workforce
All members of the firm participate in our Responsible Business program

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