International Trade Lawyer
Abercrombie & Fitch, Inc. (Columbus, Ohio)

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Abercrombie & Fitch is the most successful specialty retailer in operation today. Our casual, classic, all-American lifestyle brand of clothing is synonymous with quality. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the Abercrombie & Fitch brands have never been more powerful or more profitable.

The A&F culture is one-of-a-kind. We design, merchandise, market-and live-the Abercrombie & Fitch brand. We are our best customer.

A&F's brand-powered momentum is fueled by additional lifestyle reinforcement. Every aspect of our stores-the music, the marketing and photos, and overall aesthetic-has made the in-store experience more potent than ever. Our web site, abercrombie.com, receives more than 1 million hits per month. Through the web site, e-commerce has expanded the A&F experience beyond our stores, and gives customers access to the brand from anywhere at any time.

With the additions of abercrombie (the lifestyle for kids 7-14), Hollister Co. (a west-coast inspired line of clothing for high school kids 14-18) and most recently Ruehl (a New York Greenwich Village based brand for the late 20s shopper), our brand has never been stronger.

We are again expanding the Trade Compliance Team and are looking for an International Trade Lawyer.  This person will:

 

Locate relevant treaties Gather information beyond the text of international agreements Be involved with international organizations that focus on trade and transnational business transactions Provide or identify resources Work on any dispute resolution Advise on applicable domestic laws for a country Advise on other country conditions that might affect trade Advise on the appropriate import/export process Gather and inform on other data needed in order to make sound decisions Provide advice on high risk communications with Customs (CF28 responses, detentions, prior disclosures, audits) Advise on contracts and legal liability with service providers Participate in the selection of legal advisors Lead projects in international markets where/when local legal presence may be required Advise on cost saving opportunities related to duty payments

This individual will work closely with the Trade Compliance team to ensure that the high standards established by the ANF Import department are upheld throughout our international expansion.  This individual must be knowledgeable regarding import and export regulatory standards especially in areas such as valuation, classification, transfer pricing, and preferential trade agreements in a number of markets.  This individual will also work on the cross functional steering committees that design and implement the procedures and systems to support entry into new markets.

 

Your experience should include responsibility for selection and measurement of service providers in several markets.   In addition, you must have operational experience and a strong record of success on team projects.  

 

This highly focused position requires a minimum of 10 years experience.  Excel and Access software will be utilized heavily and you must be proficient.  You will be required to communicate objectives internally within A&F and externally with our overseas vendors.  Exceptional communication, time management and organizational skills are critical to your success in this role. 

 

Your resume should detail relevant experiences, skills, and education that you believe qualify you for this position. 

 

We will consider all candidates and contact those we feel have what is needed to succeed at Abercrombie & Fitch.