Trade Compliance Counsel – Europe
Jabil
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Belgium
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About the role
- Serve as the primary legal advisor on trade compliance matters for Jabil’s operations across Europe and the Middle East, providing guidance to site trade compliance teams and business leaders.
- Provide legal counsel on EU customs and export control regulations, including the EU Union Customs Code, EU Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821, national export control regimes, and related customs programs.
- Advise on tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin determinations, including preferential trade agreements and rules of origin applicable across European and Middle Eastern jurisdictions.
- Support compliance with special customs procedures such as inward processing, outward processing, bonded warehousing, and authorized economic operator (AEO) programs.
- Oversee implementation of trade compliance policies, internal controls, and reporting standards across multiple sites to ensure consistent regulatory compliance.
- Conduct and oversee trade compliance risk assessments across sites and third-party relationships; identify gaps and lead mitigation and corrective action efforts.
- Support government interactions, including customs audits, regulatory inspections, licensing reviews, and enforcement inquiries across relevant jurisdictions.
- Support training initiatives and provide ongoing guidance to strengthen trade compliance awareness across business and operational teams.
- Monitor regulatory developments and coordinate with U.S. and global trade compliance teams to ensure alignment on cross-border regulatory requirements, including export controls, sanctions, and customs programs.
Requirements
- Law degree from an accredited institution.
- 7+ years of experience in export controls and customs law within Europe.
- Experience engaging with European customs authorities, export licensing agencies, or similar regulatory bodies.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks and apply them in operational environments.
- Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
- Fluent in English; additional European or Middle Eastern language capabilities are a plus.
- Licensed attorney in good standing in a European jurisdiction.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
EU customs regulationsexport control regulationstariff classificationcustoms valuationrules of origininward processingoutward processingbonded warehousingauthorized economic operator (AEO)trade compliance risk assessments
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsguidance provisiontraining initiativesregulatory compliance awareness
Certifications
law degreelicensed attorney