International Trade Advisor (WDC)

Stinson LLP

8h • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The International Trade Advisor provides support for all aspects of
international trade compliance and advisory matters managed by attorneys in the
Energy, Environmental, Mining & Transportation practice. Primary
responsibilities lie in the areas of regulatory monitoring, trade compliance
program implementation, import/export data analysis, trade classification,
filings and submissions, and training and process improvement. The International
Trade Advisor works under the direct supervision of attorneys in the practice
area on a day-to-day basis, ensuring compliance with U.S. import/export laws and
regulations, supporting client matters, and meeting billable hour requirements.

Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted
date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–7+ years of experience in international trade, policy, or regulatory advisory.
• 10 or more years of experience in import and compliance.
• In depth understanding of ITAR, EAR import, and sanctions regulations.
• Strong data analytic skills and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle complex information accurately.
• Working knowledge of trade compliance software.

Nice To Haves

• S. Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) preferred.
• Experience working in a law firm, consulting firm, government, or corporate trade function.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Monitoring & Advisory (25%)
• Continuous monitoring of U.S. import/export/sanctions laws and regulations, including the regulations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Export Administration Regulations, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and the U.S. sanctions regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
• Draft responses to Customs or other governmental agency inquiries and requests for information.
• Trade Compliance & Risk Management (35%)
• Develop and implement trade compliance programs.
• Conduct review and audits of import entries, preparation of post entry corrections, and implementation of corrective actions, including in the areas of tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, marking requirements, and preferential trade agreement eligibility.
• Conduct reviews and audits of export transactions, including preparation of prior disclosures and voluntary self-disclosures of apparent import and export violations.
• Conduct denied party screening and due diligence.
• Prepare technology control plans and procedures for ensuring controlled technical data/technology are properly authorized.
• Conduct training on import and export compliance.
• Trade Operations & Filings (20%)
• Review and analyze import and export data in ACE to identify trends or gaps.
• Conduct trade classification, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN).
• Prepare and submit binding rulings and CCATS applications.
• Prepare and submit export license applications and other requests for authorization.
• Draft and implement recommendations to improve compliance processes, systems, and increase efficiencies, such as work instructions, checklists, forms, and standard operating procedures.
• General and Administrative (25%)
• Meet billable hour requirement of 1550 per year.
• Time entry, scanning, e-mailing, etc.
• Assist in Firm marketing for practice area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Program, and Caregiving Support Concierge Services
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and paid leave for sick and safe time, parental, and military
• Excellent work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child, elder, and pet care, and an employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees