[Hiring] Trade Attorney @Eastman

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced, strategic-minded Trade Attorney who will serve as dedicated in-house legal counsel for Eastman’s global trade matters, providing practical, business-oriented legal advice on tariffs, sanctions, export controls, customs, trade remedies, and trade-related aspects of international business activity. The role will work closely with the Global Trade Compliance team and other stakeholders to support compliant, efficient, and risk-based cross-border operations.

• Serve as the company's primary legal advisor on tariffs and tariff exposure, interpreting and advising on new and proposed tariff measures, and developing practical mitigation strategies.
• Provide legal advice and training on U.S., EU, and global economic sanctions and export controls, including U.S. Export Administration Regulations and OFAC requirements.
• Advise on potential trade compliance matters with respect to export controls, sanctions, customs, and other trade laws, leading internal reviews and investigations.
• Provide legal advice on anti-dumping and countervailing duty matters and other trade remedy proceedings, interacting with relevant agencies.
• Advise business and functional teams on trade-related legal aspects in international transactions, commercial arrangements, and other cross-border activities.
• Manage regulatory interactions and enforcement matters, leading response strategy and representation in investigations and administrative proceedings.
• Support development and enhancement of global trade compliance policies, procedures, and training.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• Minimum 10 years of substantive experience practicing trade law and compliance, with progressive responsibility; in-house experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in handling trade remedy cases, customs issues, export controls, and sanctions.
• Experience with investigations, voluntary disclosures, agency submissions, and cross-border commercial transactions.

Requirements

• Excellent judgment and business acumen, with the ability to translate legal risk into actionable commercial advice.
• Strategic thinking and the capacity to address complex management and product issues effectively.
• Results orientation with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and adapt to change in a dynamic, fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and influencing skills; able to build relationships within and outside the company.
• Strong negotiation skills with regulators, counterparties, and in settlement or penalty-mitigation contexts.
• Experience advising chemical, manufacturing, or other global industrial companies (preferred).

Benefits

• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage with a Health Savings Account option.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits including vision, optional life, and critical-illness protection.
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance, parental leave, and Employee Assistance Program counseling.
• 401(k) with a company match and an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman.
• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation.
• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs for career development.