Sr. Customs Consultant TCRS4695

HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW

The Senior Customs Consultant provides hands-on, practically grounded customs expertise in support of legal advisory work. This role is ideal for a seasoned customs professional who thrives at the intersection of law, compliance strategy, and real-world import operations.

This is a hybrid/remote position for a law firm based in Toronto, Canada.

EXPECTATIONS

• Provide expert guidance and subject matter expertise on CBSA laws & regulations
• Collaborate with lawyers to develop legal and compliance strategies for clients
• Advise on complex import compliance issues including, tariff classification, valuation, origin, duties & taxes, and compliance risk
• Translate legal advice into practical, operational solutions to assist with client resolution plans
• Assist with customs disputes, CBSA verifications, audits, investigations, appeals and disclosures
• Support the development of defensible positions by analyzing transaction data and documentation
• Contribute operational insight to complex legal issues, helping strengthen results-focused advocacy to achieve client goals
• Communicate complex customs issues providing clear, practical compliance focused guidance
• Maintain strong client service mindset partnering with instructing lawyers and producing high quality deliverables

ESSENTIALS

• 10+ years of experience in trade compliance with brokerage and/or consulting a plus
• In depth understanding of Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) import regulations
• Hands-on experience with CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) digital platform
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret and analyze trade data and documentation
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
• Client focused approach with high standard of service and integrity
• Customs Broker License, CCS, or CTCS a plus
• Post-secondary degree required