Trade Specialist

Trade Specialist

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The Trade Specialist's focus will involve matters related to the firm's U.S. export controls and Customs matters. This includes conducting preliminary analysis in support of U.S. export classification assessments; handling the firm's export controls registration and licensing portals (Department of Commerce SNAP-R system, as well as the Department of State DECCS systems) and directly interfacing with clients to assist in registration and management of their accounts as requested; tracking export control related developments in connection with retainers for monitoring services; assisting in the conduct of "Know Your Customer" due diligence, including analyzing screening results and conducting public source research to assess transactional risks. Also, there would be interactions related to Customs matters.

This position can sit in any of our U.S. offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities :

• Provide assistance with client's export control licensing portals with the Departments of Commerce and State.
• Assist clients' registrations with the State Department as exporter, manufacturer, or broker of defense articles.
• Conduct research, and draft documents, letters, memos, and summaries for attorney review in the practice group.
• Perform product classification analysis and assist in preparing drafts classification ruling requests, protests, and prior disclosures.
• Assist with filing documents with government agencies and courts.
• May perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Desired Skills :

Minimum Education : Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, International Studies or related field.

Certificates : Certified Customs Brokers License preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience : 2 years' experience in a trade or export business environment.

Additional Requirements : This position involves access to export-controlled information. To conform with U.S. export control laws and regulations, applicants should be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States ("green card holder"), an asylee, or a refugee.

Essential Job Expectations While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to :