Director Counsel – Regulatory, Customs & Trade

Target

Director Counsel focusing on customs and international trade matters impacting Target’s operations. Providing legal guidance on high-impact trade matters as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $168,000 - $356,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic, risk-based, compliance-focused legal advice on U.S. customs and international trade matters
Advise business partners on tariffs and trade remedies
Counsel on and help structure duty mitigation and recovery programs
Partner closely with Global Supply Chain, Sourcing, and Compliance teams
Serve as a key advisor to Finance, Accounting, and Tax partners
Provide counsel in connection with government inquiries, audits, investigations, and enforcement actions
Build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies
Monitor and interpret evolving global trade laws and geopolitical developments
Develop and deliver clear, practical guidance, training, and tools in trade compliance
Provide strategic oversight of trade and customs litigation

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; eligible for admission to the Minnesota bar
7+ years of relevant experience in customs and international trade law
Demonstrated experience advising on tariffs and AD/CVD matters
Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders
Experience working cross-functionally with supply chain, sourcing, finance, tax, compliance, and government affairs teams
Experience engaging with U.S. trade agencies and managing regulatory inquiries or enforcement matters
Strong business judgment with the ability to balance legal risk, financial impact, and operational considerations
Experience managing outside counsel and external advisors
Customs Broker License strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
401(k)
employee discount
short term disability
long term disability
paid sick leave
paid national holidays
paid vacation

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Hard Skills & Tools

customs lawinternational trade lawtariffsAD/CVD mattersduty mitigationtrade compliancelitigationregulatory inquiriesgovernment investigationscompliance-focused legal advice

Soft Skills

strategic oversighttrusted advisorbusiness judgmentrelationship buildingcross-functional collaborationcommunicationrisk managementproblem-solvingnegotiationleadership

Certifications

J.D. degreeCustoms Broker License