International Trade Counsel- Customs Compliance

Alcon MX; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alcon, a leader in eye care, seeks an International Trade Counsel to join the Global Trade Compliance team at Fort Worth, TX. The role provides legal advice on sanctions, export controls, and customs, shaping the company’s trade strategy.

You will work with Head of Global Trade Compliance, manage audits, design compliance tools, and counsel on contracts and mergers. Requires US bar license, 6+ years in trade compliance, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent preferred (or bachelor’s + extensive related experience).
• Licensed to practice law in the United States.
• 6+ years of experience in trade compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on international trade laws, sanctions, and export controls.
• Support Head of Global Trade Compliance to design and manage trade compliance tools and processes.
• Monitor changes in trade laws and assess impact on Alcon’s business.
• Manage audits, investigations, and inquiries related to trade compliance.

Skills

Legal research

International trade law

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

At Alcon, we’re passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us? 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!

See your impact at alcon.com/careers.

ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets.

Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well‑known Opti‑Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide.