International Trade Counsel Global Trade Compliance

At Alcon were passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25000 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 Alcons Legal & Compliance function you will provide trade compliance legal advice to Alcons 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 Alcons 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 Alcons 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 Alcons 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 Alcons Global Trade Compliance function.
• Represent Alcons 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 YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school15 yrs; Assoc.11 yrs; M.S.4 yrs; PhD3 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience

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 Alcons 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!

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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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.