Trade Compliance Analyst & Paralegal

Wat ga je doen?

• Oversee the European Union Trade Regulations and actively contribute to translate these regulations to facilitate Duty mitigation (FTA’s, Suspensions, etc.) and Trade compliance programs.
• Support in managing Eastman’s due diligence, regulatory requirements and reporting processes required as part of Eastman’s trade programs.
• Oversight of Eastman’s EMEA Drug Precursor, Dual-Use and High- Risk products policy/procedures’ execution.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable trade regulations, including export controls, customs laws, sanctions, and embargoes relevant to the EMEA region.
• Provide internal stakeholders with timely and appropriate information on the requirements and documentation to comply with Eastman’s trade compliance programs and activities.
• Managing SAP control blocks, proceeding Restricted Party Screening, Drug Precursor and dual-use products.
• Assist the legal team in preparing, reviewing, and managing and maintaining corporate records for Eastman EMEA entities, including board resolutions, shareholders registers and statutory filings
• Coordinate with local service providers to ensure timely completion of annual returns, director changes, and corporate filings.
• Support internal legal reporting and documentation requests, audits, and due diligence processes.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of board and shareholder meetings, including agenda drafting and minutes.
• Monitor and track corporate compliance obligations to ensure ongoing adherence to local regulations.
• Maintain digital corporate governance platforms (GEMS) and ensure accurate data management across systems.
• Liaise with Eastman’s tax, finance, and HR teams for cross-functional matters affecting corporate entities

Wat vragen wij?

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Legal Studies, Business Administration or related field.
• 3 years’ experience or more in a similar role, preferably within a multinational or law firm environment.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively across cultures. Additional European languages are a plus
• Strong organizational skills and a bias for action
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment while maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Outlook, Microsoft

Wat bieden wij?

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.