Job Description

HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW

The Senior Legal Counsel – Customs & Regulatory Affairs is responsible for providing comprehensive legal counsel across international trade laws, customs compliance, and regulatory affairs, engaging directly with executive leadership and U.S. government agencies.

EXPECTATIONS

• Advise business units on U.S. tariff policy, import/export regulations, sanctions, and other regulatory matters
• Engage senior executives on trade compliance risks and develop remediation strategies
• Lead customs compliance and internal investigation discussions within the Global Customs Committee
• Represent the company before CBP, BIS, DDTC, OFAC, TSA, and other U.S. government agencies
• Support implementation of corporate customs compliance structures and compliance manuals
• Monitor customs operations to identify compliance issues and develop corrective action plans
• Advise on internal investigations, voluntary disclosures, and U.S. government audit management
• Maintain relationships with government agencies and monitor regulatory developments to forecast business impact

ESSENTIALS

• J.D. from an accredited law school required
• 10+ years of experience in a corporate legal environment
• Expertise in CBP regulations with knowledge of international trade laws, including TSA and BTAF
• Experience managing internal investigations on trade or regulatory compliance violations
• Experience with DOJ and FISA subpoena inquiries
• Knowledge of trade laws across key Americas markets preferred
• Prior government experience a plus
• Licensed Customs Broker a plus

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