Senior Counsel -International Trade (Americas

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Counsel – International Trade (BA Americas) to join our Legal Team.

The Senior Counsel – International Trade (BA Americas America) will serve as a key member of the Business Area Americas legal team, responsible for advising the BA Americas business on all legal and regulatory matters related to international trade across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This role focuses on import/export compliance, customs regulations, trade remedies, and regional supply chain risks within North America.

The position ensures adherence to applicable trade laws and supports business operations, procurement, and supply chain functions in a stainless steel manufacturing environment rife with complex trade laws and policies. The Senior Counsel – International Trade will also be part of the broader global legal team of Outokumpu Corporation, the parent company based on Helsinki, Finland, and will interact periodically with other members of the global legal team who are located throughout Europe.

Preferred location of Calvert, Alabama, but will consider hybrid remote in Atlanta, Georgia or Houston, Texas with regular travel to operations Calvert, Alabama; in either case, periodic travel to operations in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 7+ years of experience in international trade law, preferably in-house or with a law firm supporting manufacturing or metals industries.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. trade laws and familiarity with Canadian and Mexican trade regimes.
• Experience working with agencies such as CBP, Commerce, and ITC, and coordinating with Canadian and Mexican counterparts.
• Familiarity with supply chain operations in a North American manufacturing environment.

• Experience in the steel or stainless steel industry.
• Direct involvement in anti-dumping or countervailing duty proceedings in North America.
• Experience advising on USMCA compliance and regional supply chain structuring.
• Experience managing FTZ operations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulations into practical business guidance across jurisdictions.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, finance, and supply chain teams across North America.

• U.S. Customs & Import Compliance
  • Advise on compliance with regulations administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
  • Oversee classification of goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS), valuation, and country-of-origin determinations.
  • Provide legal guidance on customs audits, inquiries, and enforcement actions within the United States.
  • Manage relationships with customs brokers and ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping.
  • Advise on import/export requirements and customs compliance in Canada and Mexico, including coordination with local customs brokers and advisors.
  • Ensure compliance with regional trade obligations under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA/CUSMA/T-MEC).
  • Counsel on rules of origin, regional value content, and certification requirements for preferential tariff treatment.
  • Support cross-border operations, including logistics, warehousing, and distribution across North America.
• Tariffs, Duties, and Trade Remedies
  • Counsel business teams on tariff exposure, including Section 232 and Section 301 tariffs.
  • Advise on trade remedy matters including anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duties (CVD), particularly relevant to steel and stainless steel products in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
  • Coordinate with external counsel on investigations before agencies such as the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce, and comparable Canadian and Mexican authorities.
  • Develop strategies to mitigate duty exposure and manage supply chain impacts across North America.
  • Oversee compliance with FTZ regulations administered by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board.
  • Advise on FTZ operations, including admissions, manufacturing…