International Trade Advisor (WDC)

Summary

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.

Required Education & Experience

• 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.

Preferred Education & Experience

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

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
• A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the person in this position will encounter. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. If an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of the position, Stinson LLP will evaluate whether a reasonable accommodation can be made to enable the employee to perform the described essential functions of the position. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, while performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Benefits & Compensation

At Stinson LLP, we are committed to the success of our employees. We are equally committed to providing competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including:

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  • 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
  
  
  
  

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000. The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual's unique qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement

Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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