About Aalis Management Consulting

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) founded by a U.S. Army veteran. We are driven by the core values of excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability.

Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in Acquisition & Procurement, IT, Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Learn more at www.aalismc.com.

Title: Legal Analyst (Spanish Speaking)
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Washington, D.C.
Clearance: Public Trust
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
Number of Position(s): 1
Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm
Work Day: Monday – Friday

Position Overview

We are actively building a pipeline of Legal Analysts (Spanish-speaking) to support upcoming federal government requirements in international trade compliance, regulatory analysis, and cross-border legal research.

The Senior International Trade Legal Analyst provides expert-level analysis of international trade laws, regulations, compliance frameworks, and cross-border commercial issues impacting U.S. federal government operations. This role requires strong legal and analytical expertise, fluency in Spanish, and experience interpreting trade agreements, export/import regulations, and international regulatory frameworks.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting federal agencies or regulated environments involving trade compliance, sanctions, customs law, or international regulatory policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal and regulatory analysis of international trade policies, agreements, and compliance requirements
• Analyze export/import controls, sanctions regimes, tariffs, and trade restrictions impacting federal operations
• Interpret U.S. and international trade laws (e.g., ITAR, EAR, WTO frameworks, bilateral agreements)
• Provide written legal and analytical summaries in both English and Spanish
• Review and assess compliance risks related to cross-border transactions and supply chains
• Support policy development, regulatory interpretation, and advisory guidance for federal stakeholders
• Conduct legal research using U.S. and international legal databases and regulatory sources
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and legal memoranda
• Collaborate with legal counsel, program offices, and policy stakeholders
• Support translation and interpretation of legal/regulatory documents (Spanish ↔ English)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, or related field (JD or LLM preferred but not required, depending on experience)
• 5+ years of experience in international trade law, trade compliance, regulatory analysis, or legal advisory roles
• Experience supporting U.S. Federal Government agencies or highly regulated environments
• Fluency in Spanish (professional written and verbal proficiency required)
• Strong understanding of international trade frameworks and regulatory systems
• Experience conducting legal research and preparing formal legal or policy documentation
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory and statutory language

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM)
• Experience with ITAR, EAR, OFAC regulations, or customs/trade compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting DoD, DHS, State Department, Commerce, or Treasury programs
• Familiarity with international arbitration, trade disputes, or WTO-related matters
• Experience working in federal consulting environments
• Experience with multilingual legal translation in professional or government settings

Tools & Systems (Preferred Experience)

• Legal research databases (LexisNexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, or equivalent)
• Federal regulatory databases and government documentation systems
• Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Word for legal documentation, Excel for analysis)
• Document management systems (SharePoint, contract/legal repositories)
• Translation tools or bilingual legal drafting workflows
• Case management or compliance tracking systems (if applicable)

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.