Global Trade Compliance Expert

6 days ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States ACUITY BRANDS LIGHTING, INC Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Global Trade Compliance Expert to join our team at Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in trade compliance to help drive business growth and success.

Company Overview:

At Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., we use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come... for our customers, our communities, and our planet. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.

Job Description:

The Trade Law Specialist will be responsible for providing strategic guidance and legal counsel on a wide range of global customs and trade compliance matters. You will lead and mature the Company's trade compliance program, collaborating closely with internal and external business partners to advise on complex and rapidly evolving trade compliance regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the global trade compliance program to ensure the Company is in compliance with all applicable trade laws and regulations, including international export control laws and regulations.
  • Continually analyze evolving trade laws and regulations and their impact on strategy and operations, including export controls, deemed exports, sanctions and embargos, anti-boycott laws, product classifications, export licensing, product diversion, global trade contract provisions, and customs and import-related matters.
  • Own and manage the restricted party screening processes and technology, addressing and mitigating issues as they arise.
  • Develop and deliver legal compliance training on global trade requirements, proposed rules or legislation, and new government programs and requirements.
  • Manage trade compliance issues relating to outside service providers, including freight forwarders.
  • Lead compliance analysis and efforts around classification, value, and country of origin, as well as analyze and respond to external audits and inquiries.
  • Assist in due diligence of potential acquisitions and potential remediation/integration activities after acquisition.

Requirements:

To be considered for this role, you should have:

  • A proven ability to provide thoughtful and clear guidance to a variety of stakeholders, translating complex information into practical guidance.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while developing collaborative relationships at all levels and departments in ways that enhance understanding, respect, cooperation, and problem solving.
  • A high level of interpersonal skills, communication skills, mature judgment, emotional intelligence, and independent thinking.
  • Demonstrated experience with U.S. trade controls (EAR, ITAR, OFAC, Customs), as well as other global trade control regimes.
  • Solid knowledge and experience with import and export requirements under Mexico's IMMEX program.
  • Direct experience handling matters with federal agencies that regulate customs/trade.
  • Experience in advising multinational businesses on trade compliance matters, including US export controls, imports/customs, sanctions and compliance program development.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from a US accredited law school and admitted to practice in at least one US state.

Salary Range: $131,000 - $235,700 per annum

Location: Atlanta, Georgia



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