Director Counsel Regulatory (Customs & Trade)

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Classification: Exempt

Date: May 2026

About Us:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture.Learn more about Target here.

Within Target Legal Affairs the Regulatory team supports business and compliance partners across a wide range of regulatory areas. This position focuses on customs and international trade matters impacting Targets global sourcing and import operations.

As Director Counsel Regulatory (Customs & Trade) you will serve as a lead legal advisor supporting one of the largest retail importers in the United States. You will counsel business and compliance partners on complex high-impact trade matters in a rapidly evolving global environment.

You will operate as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional partners providing strategic practical guidance on tariffs trade remedies and duty optimization strategies while helping the business navigate risk cost and operational considerations. This role requires strong collaboration and partnership across teams with an emphasis on building relationships and influencing outcomes across the enterprise.

• Provide strategic risk-based compliance-focused legal advice on U.S. customs and international trade matters impacting import and export operations including classification valuation country of origin free trade treatment tariff application and related considerations
• Advise business partners on tariffs and trade remedies including antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) and help assess sourcing implications risk exposure and mitigation strategies
• Counsel on and help structure duty mitigation and recovery programs including tariff engineering protests and other lawful strategies balancing financial benefit with legal and reputational risk
• Partner closely with Global Supply Chain Sourcing and Compliance teams to integrate legal guidance into business decisions including new sourcing strategies international expansion and cross-border initiatives
• Serve as a key advisor to Finance Accounting and Tax partners on tariff-related financial exposure recoveries and related considerations
• Provide counsel in connection with government inquiries audits investigations and enforcement actions and help manage related strategies in coordination with internal stakeholders and outside counsel
• Build and maintain effective relationships with government agencies including U.S. Customs and Border Protection the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission as well as external advisors
• Monitor and interpret evolving global trade laws tariff regimes and geopolitical developments proactively advising senior leaders on business impacts
• Develop and deliver clear practical guidance training and tools to support consistent application of trade compliance requirements across the enterprise
• Provide strategic oversight of trade and customs litigation including evaluating opportunities to initiate actions directing case strategy and managing outside counsel and potential recoveries

Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; eligible for admission to the Minnesota bar
• 7 years of relevant experience in customs and international trade law with significant exposure to complex tariff regimes trade remedies and global supply chain considerations
• Demonstrated experience advising on tariffs AD/CVD matters and duty mitigation strategies
• Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders providing clear strategic guidance on high-impact regulatory issues
• Experience working cross-functionally with supply chain sourcing finance tax compliance and government affairs teams with the ability to influence outcomes and drive alignment
• Experience engaging with U.S. trade agencies including U.S. Customs and Border Protection the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission and managing regulatory inquiries or enforcement matters
• Strong business judgment with the ability to balance legal risk financial impact and operational considerations
• Experience managing outside counsel and external advisors
• Customs Broker License strongly preferred

Culture & Team:

You will be part of a highly collaborative and collegial Law team that values connection curiosity and shared success. Team members are encouraged to take ownership of their work while supporting one another in a fast-paced environment.

In addition to your core role you will have opportunities to contribute to the community through pro bono work and other initiatives that reflect Targets broader commitment to the communities we serve. The Law team offers an environment where you can build meaningful relationships continue to grow your expertise and contribute to work that has enterprise-wide impact.

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Targets needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team members core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually depending upon what your role team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Clickhereif you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

Benefits Eligibility

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