Senior Legal Counsel – International Trade & Regulatory Compliance at Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Akron, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive, Manufacturing, TiresIndustries

Requirements

Law degree from an accredited United States law school and a member of the bar
8 or more years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house corporate legal department
Demonstrated leadership experience
Demonstrated experience serving clients in a fast-paced corporate environment (including client counseling experience)
Highest level of ethical conduct and integrity
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to navigate across functions and establish trust with Executive and Senior Management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to develop business-oriented and cost-efficient solutions
Demonstrated business judgment and consensus-building skills - Ability to provide practical solutions
Proven ability to work as part of a team providing timely/clear/concise legal advice to accomplish business objectives of the corporation
Highly motivated, efficient, organized and detail-oriented
Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Provide competent, practical and timely legal advice concerning global trade and regulatory compliance matters, including international trade, import activities and customs matters, export controls, and government contracting requirements
Serve as a strategic and trusted advisor to Goodyear leadership across the Global Operations teams, the Law Dept, and applicable Corporate Functions
Act as subject matter expert responsible for monitoring and providing legal advice and strategic guidance globally for all international trade related matters, including global trade agreements, trade restrictions and tariffs, as well as customs requirements, CBP protests and ITC investigations
Act as subject matter expert providing legal advice and strategic guidance globally on export/import controls and compliance (including OFAC, ITAR as well as other global trade compliance and export control matters)
Evaluate, update and develop internal processes and create training and outreach activities to promote internal policy awareness and legal compliance
Provide legal advice and strategic guidance on compliance with all United States federal, state and local government contracting requirements. Monitor new developments and their impact on Goodyear
Manage the company’s individual political activity policy, including political and lobbying expenditure reporting
Support DOT (United States Department of Transportation) regulatory compliance and related testing requirements (including providing advice to business stakeholders and supporting development of compliance systems)