What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR ATTORNEY: IEEPA TARIFF REFUND RECOVERY (Nationwide | Remote) position at Industria Business Lawyers LLP?
About the Firm
Industria Business Lawyers LLP is a multi-jurisdictional law firm with operations in Washington, D.C., Florida, and Massachusetts. The firm advises businesses across transactions, compliance, and disputes. We are scaling a new practice focused on IEEPA tariff refund recovery for small and mid-sized U.S. importers.
The Opportunity
Following the Supreme Court's invalidation of IEEPA-based tariffs, we are building a practice to recover overpaid duties on behalf of American businesses through administrative filings and litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade. We are seeking experienced attorneys to join the firm in a senior capacity.
What We're Looking For
This practice sits at the intersection of trade law and tax recovery. The ideal candidate brings experience on one or both sides of that line, whether you've handled customs disputes and CBP proceedings, or built a practice around federal refund recovery and tax controversy. We are interested in attorneys who understand how to recover money from government agencies at scale, regardless of which side of the trade/tax divide your background falls on.
Role Overview
- Provide strategic oversight for IEEPA tariff refund recovery matters
- Advise on claim strategy, import entry data analysis, and recovery optimization
- Prepare and review CBP refund applications, administrative protests, and CIT complaints
- Oversee workflows across administrative filings, agency interactions, and litigation
- Supervise paralegals and support staff handling documentation and claim preparation
- Serve as lead counsel on complex, escalated, or high-value matters
- Collaborate on practice development, client intake, and outreach
Required Qualifications
- Active bar license in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction
- 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Customs law, tariff classification, or trade compliance
- Tax controversy, refund litigation, or IRS dispute resolution
- Federal administrative claims and agency recovery proceedings
- Tax credit recovery programs (e.g., ERC, R&D credits)
- International trade, import/export regulation, or CBP matters
- Ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented workflows
- Strong independent judgment in a advisory role
Preferred Qualifications
- Admission to the U.S. Court of International Trade (or willingness to apply)
- Experience with CBP entry summaries, ACE portal, or customs data systems
- CITBA membership
- Background representing small and mid-sized businesses or importers
- Experience developing or scaling a practice area
- LLM in Taxation, Trade Law, or related specialization
- Licensed Customs Broker, CPA, or EA designation
Engagement Structure
This role begins as an of counsel engagement with a potential path to partnership if interested. Compensation is based on level of experience, role scope, and contribution to the practice. We are open to discussing the arrangement that makes the most sense for the right candidate.