Crowell & Moring International LLC (C&M International or CMI) is a global government relations, public policy, and public affairs consulting firm that helps clients shape the international regulatory landscape to support innovation, sustainable growth, and commercial competitiveness.  For more than thirty years, C&M International’s team of public policy experts, former trade negotiators, economists, and bio-medical scientists has worked with clients to resolve commercial and trade challenges, clear political hurdles, and shape policies and regulations in key international markets.

For the health and safety of the workforce, Crowell & Moring International LLC is requiring that all prospective employees present proof that they are fully-vaccinated and—if eligible—boosted against COVID-19, or seek a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons, prior to their first day of employment.  Prospective employees who are fully-vaccinated but not yet eligible for a booster shot will be required to obtain a booster within one week of eligibility as a condition of continued employment.  “Crowell & Moring International LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Crowell & Moring International LLC will engage in the interactive process with candidates who are unable to be vaccinated and/or boosted due to a sincerely held religious belief or medical reasons and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Crowell & Moring is able to offer.”

Job Summary:

C&M International seeks motivated candidates as a paid, temporary research associate to assist with C&M International’s work on global trade, health, digital transformation and regulatory policy. All work will be remote at this time due to national and regional health considerations, with the potential opportunity to become in-person in the future if and when conditions allow. The position is open to candidates who can work remotely from locations across the U.S. with the ability to work such hours as align with projects and work with East Coast-based colleagues.  

Job Responsibilities:
The candidate hired into this position will assume several responsibilities that include:
•    Conducting research on trade, health and other international policies and writing memoranda for clients, internal and external use
•    Closely monitoring developments on international trade, health, digital transformation and other major economic policies 
•    Attending think tank events, Congressional hearings, and industry meetings and producing summary reports for external and internal use
•    Tracking key developments and activities among industry, civil society partners and associated firms to assess potential opportunities for public engagement
•    Preparing for and supporting engagements between business executives, top government officials, and civil society leaders in the United States and around the world
Research associates will have opportunities to contribute strategic ideas to global policy work at C&M International and are considered an integral part of the C&M International team.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is ambitious, organized, resourceful, and tenacious in their research engagements. The position requires excellent written and oral communication skills, with an understanding of how this is communicated to internal and external audiences.
Candidates must have a track record of strong academic achievement and a demonstrated interest in international trade, health policy, digital, economic policy, public affairs and/or global affairs. Graduate students in related fields are preferred, but applications from accomplished junior and senior undergraduates are also welcomed. 
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in additional language(s), such as Mandarin Chinese or Spanish, is a plus.

Instructions for Interested Candidates:
Interested candidates should submit a one-page cover letter, one-page resume, and a 1-2 page writing sample. This position may be filled on a rolling basis.

Crowell & Moring LLP and Crowell & Moring International LLC take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.

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