The Mom Project · 1 day ago
Customs/Import Attorney (100% Remote)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe Mom Project is seeking a Customs/Import Attorney to support their business needs on a contract basis. The successful candidate will provide legal and strategic advice on compliance with U.S. and international customs and import laws, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop compliance solutions.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal and strategic advice to internal stakeholders on compliance with U.S. and international customs and import laws
Conduct HTS classifications, country of origin (COO) determinations (including marking requirements), and tariff impact assessments for products, infrastructure projects, partnerships, R&D initiatives, prototypes, vendors, and suppliers
Advise on additional U.S. and international legal and regulatory requirements applicable at the time of import (e.g., FDA requirements)
Partner cross-functionally to assess and mitigate import compliance risks tied to business initiatives and transactions
Support development, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of global trade compliance policies, processes, and controls
Support remediation efforts for issues identified through audits and investigations
Develop, review, and advise on global trade compliance provisions in contracts
Manage special projects and support broader compliance initiatives as needed
Direct and manage outside counsel partners as needed
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar or foreign equivalent required
8+ years of legal experience
5+ years of experience counseling on U.S. import laws in a law firm and/or in-house setting
Strong expertise in HTS classifications, COO determinations, COO labeling/marking, and responding to regulatory inquiries
Experience drafting and negotiating global trade compliance contract provisions
Experience directing and managing outside counsel
Strong legal and business judgment with strategic thinking capability
Preferred
Experience supporting technology, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and/or large-scale infrastructure industries
Experience advising on international import and customs laws
Experience with FDA requirements for medical device and laser importation
Experience with other partner government agency (PGA) import regulations
Experience with U.S. and international export controls and sanctions laws
Benefits
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA.
Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment
Company
The Mom Project
The Mom Project is a digital talent marketplace helping women remain active in the workforce.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$115.6MKey Investors
Leeds Illuminate7GC & CoAtlanta Seed Company
2021-10-06Series C· $80M
2020-07-01Series B· $25M
2018-12-17Series A· $8M
Leadership Team
Allison Robinson
Founder
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