Senior Counsel
SynMax
Trade Compliance Counsel
Zscaler
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Providing guidance to internal teams to ensure compliance with international import regulations, tariff classifications, valuation standards, and recordkeeping practices
- Leading collaboration with logistics teams to ensure consistent customs compliance across global operations while maintaining strong relationships with customs authorities
- Reviewing and negotiating trade compliance provisions in commercial contracts, such as import/export obligations and customs terms, while overseeing legal instruments like Powers of Attorney
- Partnering on company-wide compliance programs, including policy creation, legal training initiatives, and process improvements to support business goals
- Supporting the Senior Compliance Counsel on special projects and other corporate compliance program initiatives
Requirements
- J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one U.S. state bar
- 3+ years of attorney experience with U.S. and international export/import regulations at a law firm, multinational corporation, or government agency
- In-depth knowledge of customs laws, import clearance procedures, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and global freight operations
- Working knowledge of U.S. export control and UK/EU dual-use regulations
- Ability to foster collaboration and work closely with business stakeholders to understand their unique processes, applications, and technologies
Benefits
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks, and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
import regulationstariff classificationsvaluation standardsrecordkeeping practicestrade compliancecustoms lawsimport clearance proceduresHarmonized Tariff ScheduleU.S. export control regulationsUK/EU dual-use regulations
Soft skills
guidancecollaborationrelationship managementnegotiationpolicy creationlegal trainingprocess improvementstakeholder engagement
Certifications
J.D. degreemembership in U.S. state bar
