Regulatory Compliance Trade Paralegal

Overview

This role involves supporting an established legal or compliance team as a Regulatory Compliance Trade Paralegal. Working under the direction of an attorney or senior compliance professional, you will help clients manage day-to-day trade compliance needs and maintain effective legal and compliance processes. This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys and compliance professionals with trade compliance matters.
• Research and track applicable import, export, and sanctions requirements.
• Organize and maintain trade compliance records, procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Review transactions, business activities, and documentation for potential compliance issues.
• Coordinate with legal, compliance, and business teams to gather information and support internal reviews.
• Assist with preparing compliance materials, reports, and internal guidance.

Requirements

• Paralegal experience supporting a legal or compliance team.
• Familiarity with trade compliance, import/export controls, customs, or sanctions matters.
• Strong research, organization, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage documentation carefully and work effectively under attorney or senior compliance direction.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to U.S. export controls, including the EAR or ITAR.
• Familiarity with OFAC sanctions or customs requirements.
• Experience supporting trade compliance processes within an established legal or compliance structure.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles: $104,500–325,000 per year.
• Estimated total compensation for non-attorney roles: $71,250–309,750 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities and tools

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.

Additional Information

• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process (upon request and consistent with applicable laws).