Associate Attorney

1 week ago

Coimbatore, India KBR, Inc. Full time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform work for determination, completion, and application of export license applications for the export agencies of India and other applicable export regulatory agencies;
  • Interacts directly with all departments, customers, freight forwarders and brokers to resolve international trade compliance issues;
  • Work with the KBR ITCO to develop and implement procedures and training programs and participate in maintaining the KBR export compliance management program;
  • Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of India, U.S., and other applicable trade compliance regulations, managing dynamic workload including license administration, foreign person visits, classification issues, export determinations, and other trade related matters;
  • Provide effective integration of trade compliance procedures into business processes;
  • Identifying areas of trade compliance risks, conducting risk assessments and developing action plans to eliminate and/or mitigate risks;
  • Managing compliance audits and investigations and implementing any necessary corrective action;
  • Serving as corporate liaison with government agencies;
  • Managing and retaining export records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations;
  • Providing legal support and counseling to the Business Units and Corporate functions, and helping them assess legal and regulatory risks around the world;
  • Providing guidance and counseling regarding economic sanctions and antiboycott regulations; and
  • Any other duties assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • India LLB – licensed to practice law
  • 3+ years experience in export, trade and sanctions required.
  • Knowledge of the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act of 1992 and India's Export Import (EXIM) Policy, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations is required.
  • Customs Broker license holders preferred but not required.
  • Personal and professional maturity
  • Organizational knowledge
  • Discreet, able to protect confidential information and high degree of integrity

OVERVIEW

KBR’s history is built on the pioneers that set the standard across a variety of industries over the last century. Today, we continue that legacy by developing groundbreaking solutions for government and industry clients. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world Our team comprise approximately 29,000 people globally, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.


KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long- term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver


Proud History Bright Future

KBR is committed to creating safe, collaborative work environments, where all ideas, views and input are respected and considered, regardless of race, religion or gender identity.


INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability and our Zero Harm culture. We are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. This commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient and safer. We are making big strides in creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce, where all ideas and viewpoints are welcome and encouraged.


We Deliver — Together


WORK LIFE BALANCE

KBR provides excellent family-friendly benefits for team members like Remote Working Opportunities, Flextime, supportive Leave Policies and benefits.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.