International Trade Counsel- Customs Compliance

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We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As International Trade Counsel on the Global Trade Compliance team in Alcon’s Legal & Compliance function, you will provide trade compliance legal advice to Alcon’s Global Trade Compliance staff and business functions and will serve as a key member of Global Trade Compliance to ensure ongoing trade compliance in North America. You will deal with the complex set of customs laws, export controls, and economic sanctions that apply globally.  You will be trusted to work on Alcon's trade compliance risk management, cost reduction efforts, and data management at our Fort Worth, Texas location.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Provide legal advice and support day-to-day activities regarding international trade laws, including sanctions/export controls, with focus on customs compliance.
• Support Alcon’s Head of Global Trade Compliance to ensure compliance with international trade laws affecting Alcon and to design, implement, and manage trade compliance tools and processes.
• Monitor international trade laws, regulations, administrative rulings and communicate proposed and enacted changes and their impact on Alcon’s business.
• Manage audits, investigations, inquiries, and other controversies related to trade compliance activities and support the Head of Global Trade Compliance and Vice President, Global Head, Litigation & Government Investigations concerning same.
• Conduct internal reviews of trade compliance processes and operations.
• Design and deliver training both cross-functionally and internal to Alcon’s Global Trade Compliance function.
• Represent Alcon’s interests in relation to policies and initiatives before the governments and trade industry groups.
• Advise on contracts, supply chain initiatives, financial arrangements, and other issues with a nexus to trade compliance.
• Assist in the transition process for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Assist in the negotiation of customs broker and customs service provider contracts.
• Manage engagement of outside legal counsel and consultants on trade compliance-related matters.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience
• Relocation Assistance Offered

Experience: (Required)

• Must be licensed to practice law in the United States.
• At least 6 years of experience as an attorney in trade compliance matters (a combination of private practice in a law firm and as in-house counsel at a multinational company is preferred).
• Strong analytical skills and pragmatism.
• Experience with FDA-regulated products, preferably medical devices.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office products. 

Preferred Skills:

• History of study and/or work experience outside the United States preferred.
• Experience with trade laws outside the United States a plus.
• Experience with SAP GTS a plus.

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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