Mandarin Research Legal Analyst (Federal Agency) at Aalis Management Consulting in Washington, DC, USA

Job description

• Aalis Management Consulting is seeking a Mandarin Research Legal Analyst to support a federal agency responsible for international trade enforcement and policy analysis.
• This position is ideal for professionals with strong Mandarin language skills who enjoy conducting research, analyzing complex information, and producing high-quality written reports. The successful candidate will research Mandarin-language sources related to international trade, economics, industrial policy, foreign investment, and commercial activities to support government attorneys, investigators, and policy experts.
• This is a fast-paced position where assignments frequently change, requiring intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and exceptional analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed research using Mandarin-language government publications, news sources, corporate filings, academic publications, and other open-source materials.
• Analyze Chinese laws, regulations, industrial policies, trade practices, and investment activities.
• Translate Mandarin-language documents into clear, accurate English.
• Prepare written summaries and analytical reports for attorneys and federal decision-makers.
• Support investigations involving international trade, imports, exports, and foreign commercial activities.
• Verify facts, citations, and supporting documentation.
• Organize and synthesize large amounts of information from multiple sources.
• Present research findings in concise written reports and oral briefings.
• Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, economists, and policy analysts on time-sensitive projects.
• Manage multiple assignments while meeting strict deadlines.

Requirements

• Professional proficiency in reading written Mandarin Chinese.
• Experience conducting research using Mandarin-language materials.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong English writing skills with the ability to prepare professional reports requiring minimal editing.
• Experience researching complex legal, regulatory, policy, economic, business, or international affairs topics.
• Ability to quickly identify relevant information from large volumes of source material.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• International Relations
• Political Science
• Economics
• Asian Studies
• Chinese Studies
• Law
• Public Policy
• Business
• Linguistics
• Intelligence Studies
• or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government agencies.
• Knowledge of China's political, legal, or economic systems.
• Experience with international trade, sanctions, import/export regulations, supply chain analysis, or foreign investment.
• Experience conducting open-source intelligence (OSINT) research.
• Translation or interpretation experience.
• Experience supporting litigation, investigations, compliance, or regulatory matters.

Skills

Required

• Strong English writing skills

Preferred

• Translation or interpretation experience