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# international trade — Legal Counsel

For a Legal Counsel, 'International Trade' competence isn’t about *understanding* trade theory – it’s about applying that understanding to mitigate risk and enable compliant cross-border transactions for your client. Daily work frequently involves drafting and negotiating international sales contracts (Incoterms are crucial!), advising on export controls & sanctions compliance (EAR, ITAR, OFAC lists are your friends), and navigating customs regulations across multiple jurisdictions. You'll be reviewing distribution agreements, agency arrangements, and potentially dealing with letters of credit or other trade finance instruments. Think less 'GDP impact', more 'can we legally ship this to X country without violating a regulation?'

## Weitere Anreicherung

Stage-2 source for future practitioner grounding: CORE / DOAB (open-access law monographs).
