Counsel Global Trade Compliance
We care for skin. We care for our people.
It all started with a pharmacist and a dream almost 140 years ago. Today, Beiersdorf is a global company with iconic brands — Coppertone, Aquaphor, Eucerin and NIVEA — focused on providing innovative, clinically-proven and safe skin and sun care solutions to more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries — making people feel comfortable in their own skin.
At Beiersdorf, we care beyond skin. We care for people — our employees, our customers, our consumers and our communities — and our planet. We know that diversity of thought, backgrounds, experience and perspective enriches our culture and supports innovation and ingenuity. We know that responsibly-sourced, sustainable products and packaging make for a more sustainable future. And we know that when your skin feels better, you feel better.
A welcoming workplace that offers personal and professional growth for all individuals.
At Beiersdorf, you’ll find:
- A welcoming workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported
- Flexible teams that enjoy a challenge and the ability to make an impact
- A dynamic community of life-long learners that values individual skills, and a growth mindset as well as hard skills and established expertise
- A purpose-led company that prioritizes your personal and professional development with the right balance of structure and flexibility to grow
- A culture that lives by its core values of care, trust, simplicity, and courage
Unique benefits that consider the whole person.
We understand that you have a life outside of work, and we support you with unique benefits including:
- Generous and flexible PTO policy
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness and Benefits program
- Cash Balance Plan (similar to a pension)
- 401k match
- Established Employee Resource Groups/affinity groups help to grow important connections and belonging with other colleagues
- Dynamic work model – hybrid (at least 3 days on-site)
Experience, skills and competencies that lend themselves to this role:
We know that experience comes in all forms. We are looking for individuals who bring new and diverse skills to the team.
Overview
We are looking for a Senior Counsel - International Trade Affairs based in Stamford, Connecticut to lead various legal and compliance initiatives in the United States.
Reporting to the Head of North America Legal Affairs, this crucial role will partner with various stakeholders across the Beiersdorf business.
This role would: support Beiersdorf through all facets of the evolving global trade regulatory landscape with an emphasis on trade compliance, customs, sanctions, supply and procurement; advise on cross-border transactions and a wide range of international trade compliance matters and sanctions; collaborate closely with Beiersdorf Corporate Customs & International Trade department in developing and enhancing both US and non-US compliance processes; coordinate with external legal counsel, as needed, and provide legal advice to the company’s global business units and departments.
Responsibilities
Provide expertise and oversight on a broad range of customs, import, anti-dumping and countervailing duties, exports, sanctions, and other trade law compliance laws and regulations in the Americas region.
Provide legal oversight, monitoring and advice to relevant businesses departments on trade compliance matters, business trade strategies, and trade elements in contracts and transactions as related to import, export, and sanctions laws and regulations
Conduct and navigate trade compliance risk assessments, investigations, and audits, develop corrective action plans
In partnership with the headquarter Corporate Customs & International Trade (CCIT) department, ensure that Beiersdorf’s trade compliance program development – including policies, procedures and automated systems – comports with regulatory requirements and the CCIT trade transformation strategy
Monitor and update stakeholders on the global legal, regulatory and legislative changes
Aid operational trade compliance teams with implementation of any required changes to policies
In coordination with CCIT, steer interactions with trade-related government regulators; prepare and handle responses to internal and external audits and government inquiries
Deal with diverse constituencies of internal and external parties including regulators, external counsel, customers and vendors, and business and functional leaders;
Assist with merger, acquisition and divestiture activities involving trade compliance
Support Beiersdorf Headquarter Trade Compliance and the Trade Compliance Management System
Ensure accurate registration of export control-relevant data in ERP and other systems, including reporting obligations to the US authorities
Train employees and manufacturers business partners on US sanctions and EAR
Qualifications
- Doctorate of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an accredited law school/university required
- A member, in good standing of a U.S. State Bar with the ability to practice law in Connecticut or Connecticut In-House Counsel bar
- 7-10 years of experience as Legal Counsel in a similar position in the legal department of an international corporation or in an international business law firm
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Strong, clear, concise communication skills that can adapt based on the audience; comfort in communicating to internal clients at all levels of the organization
- Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts and documents
- Consumer products or in-house counsel experience a plus
- Knowledge and experience of North American legal system, rules and regulations
- Positive team member and active contributor in a team environment
- Team-oriented, forward-thinking approach
- Strong negotiation and facilitation skills
- Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail, responsive and well organize
- Must be pro-active and have creative problem solving skills
- The ability to travel domestically and internationally (<30%)
Additional information:
At Beiersdorf, we value diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants – regardless of e.g. gender, sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion or ideology, disability or age. We would therefore ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance, please feel free to upload your CV without a picture.
Beiersdorf North America - Recent Awards
- Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Culture (2023, 2024)
- Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Compensation (2020, 2022-2024)
- Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Perks and Benefits (2024)
- Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Happiness (2022,2023-2024)
- Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO / General Manager (2020, 2024)
- Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Outlook (2021, 2024)
- Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Sales Team (2023, 2024)
- Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Leadership Teams (2020, 2021, 2023)
- Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity (2022)
Check us out on Comparably: https://www.comparably.com/companies/beiersdorf
Having trouble applying? Go to www.BeiersdorfUSA.com to search our careers page. Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer.