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.

This is an in-office position based near Washington, DC.

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