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U.S. Department of Commerce, Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP)

Attorney

LocationWashington, D.C.
SetupOn-site
LevelSenior
Posted4w ago
Legal

Quick answer

U.S. Department of Commerce, CLDP is hiring a mid to senior-level attorney to work in Washington, D.C., focusing on legal solutions for infrastructure projects in Latin America & the Caribbean, with a preference for U.S. citizenship and bar membership.

Role
Attorney
Organization
U.S. Department of Commerce, Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP)
Location
Washington, D.C.
Work setup
On-site
Level
Senior
Category
Legal

The role

CLDP is seeking an attorney to work with partner governments in the Latin America & the Caribbean region to develop legal solutions for infrastructure projects, focusing on investment and project finance, arbitration, and government contracting.

What you'll do

  • Converse with stakeholders on legal and regulatory frameworks
  • Develop legal solutions for infrastructure projects
  • Work with foreign governments and international organizations
  • Regular international travel
  • Draft and interpret legal, regulatory, and transactional documents

What it takes

  • Prior legal experience in infrastructure or technology sectors
  • Experience with foreign governments, international organizations, and development finance institutions
  • U.S. citizenship and bar membership
  • Spanish professional fluency
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team

What you'll bring

Legal and regulatory frameworksInfrastructure projectsInvestment and project financeArbitrationGovernment contractingForeign governments and international organizations

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Washington, D.C., and is onsite.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include prior legal experience in infrastructure or technology sectors, experience with foreign governments, U.S. citizenship and bar membership, and Spanish professional fluency.

How do I apply?

To apply, send an email with a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line 'Re: Latin America Attorney Position.'

Is the job remote?

The job is onsite in Washington, D.C.

How to apply

Apply directly on U.S. Department of Commerce, Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on U.S. Department of Commerce, Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP)'s official posting before applying.

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