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Duration: 4 months contract

Job Description:

+ We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Consultant to provide coverage for a key member of the Import Legal team.

+ This role supports import compliance operations across North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) and plays a vital part in ensuring regulatory adherence, data accuracy, and risk mitigation in our global trade activities.

+ The ideal candidate will have direct, hands-on experience working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and/or other North American customs agencies, strong analytical and data manipulation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-changing trade environment.

+ This is a tactical, high-impact role supporting legal counsel in responding to government requests, modeling tariff impacts, and maintaining compliance documentation.

Responsibilities:

+ Provide expert trade and customs compliance support for imports across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

+ Review and respond to government requests regarding classification, valuation, and country of origin.

+ Conduct tariff modeling and scenario analysis to assess the potential impact of new or changing trade regulations.

+ Analyse and interpret large data sets related to import values, bills of materials (BOMs), and forecasts; prepare clear charts and summaries for internal stakeholders.

+ Assist trade counsel in drafting memos, responses, and other compliance documentation.

+ Monitor regulatory developments and advise on trade law changes affecting operations in North America.

+ Support internal stakeholders (supply chain, finance, logistics, tax) in maintaining trade compliance and documentation accuracy.

+ Contribute to projects and database development, such as a country-of-origin repository and process optimization initiatives.

+ Collaborate with team members across North America, APAC, and LATAM, ensuring consistent compliance practices.

Experience:

+ 8+ years of relevant legal or trade compliance experience in a law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department.

+ Proven experience with U.S. import compliance, including customs classification, valuation, and origin determination.

+ Familiarity with U.S. CBP, Canada CBSA, or Mexico SAT procedures and regulations.

+ Strong data analysis and modeling skills; ability to manage large data sets and extract actionable insights.

+ Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP; experience with automation or scripting tools (AI, Python, SQL) a plus.

+ Experience drafting regulatory or compliance documentation and communicating findings to legal and business partners.

+ Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.

+ Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt quickly to evolving trade policies and tariffs.

Skills:

+ Excel (Advanced)

+ Import Compliance

+ Data Analysis & Modeling

+ Legal Writing & Documentation

Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree in related field or Certification or coursework in International Trade, Customs Compliance, or Trade Law.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com) .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.