(junior) legal counsel customs and export controls governance (m/f/d)
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purpose and scope
as a (junior) legal counsel customs and export controls governance, you will contribute to the legal backbone of fresenius medical care's global trade operations.
in this role, you will provide legal guidance on customs and export control matters, support the development of compliant and cost-efficient supply chains, and help integrate trade governance into our global processes.
principal duties and responsibilities
provide legal advice, counsel, and guidance on trade governance matters such as customs and export controls, free trade agreements, special customs regimes, and related risk management issues.
ensure that fme and affiliates operate globally in accordance with applicable trade governance laws, regulations, and internal policies.
support the development and optimisation of supply chains and flows of goods to achieve cost optimisation in accordance with global trade laws.
support the integration and automation of trade governance processes into fme's global operations from a legal perspective.
support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of global standard operating procedures (gsops) for customs and export controls, providing legal guidance and review in collaboration with stakeholders.
continuously review customs and export controls legislation and its applicability to fme business models and transactions.
provide legal support and guidance in customs broker engagement and performance reviews.
collaborate with stakeholders and the customs and export controls governance team for assessing training needs.
support global development and customization of trainings for fme professionals involved in trade-related activities.
support the coordination of global support for handling trade authorities' audits, reviews and challenges.
support the development for automation of trade-related processes and activities.
education
fully qualified lawyer, incl.
above-average university degree.
experience and required skills
at least 2 years of relevant experience in customs and export controls in an international law firm and/or in-house legal department of an internationally operating and complex corporation.
preferred master's degree or equivalent.
experience in roll-out and implementation of customs and export control policies, processes and training.
ideally, experience in the healthcare sector.
technical skills
good knowledge of global trade, including customs and export control laws and regulations.
knowledge of relevant commercial, tax and supply chain processes.
ability to understand and apply regulatory requirements to business operations.
experience with relevant trade compliance tools or willingness to learn.
excellent written and spoken english, additional languages highly welcome.
soft skills
innovation mindset: embrace use of technology, automation and data analytics.
ability to work autonomously and remotely.
ability to interpret complex customs and export control laws and apply them to real-world situations.
ability to deal with ambiguity, complexity and conflicting priorities while keeping a focus on main drivers.
sound legal judgment under time pressure, balancing legal risk with business goals.
global mindset and cultural sensitivity, effective across regions and time zones.
high ethical standards and professionalism.
high attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
willingness to travel.
location
role allows for a remote hybrid working model in accordance with company policies.
seniority level
entry level
employment type
full-time
job function
legal
industries
hospitals and health care
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