Senior Corporate Counsel, International Business Operations and Trade Compliance

Overview

This role supports the Legal Department and works closely with the Trade Compliance team, senior management, outside counsel, and other members of Legal to advise on international business operations and trade compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel to company leadership, business sectors, and the Trade Compliance function regarding:
  • international business operations
  • trade compliance
  • sanctions
• Lead the company’s Trade Compliance Program, including:
  • supervising a team of approximately six trade compliance professionals
  • advising on U.S. and applicable non-U.S. international trade and sanctions laws and regulations, including changes in laws, regulations, and government directives
  • overseeing preparation, submission, and administration of export license applications, technical assistance agreements, and Commerce licenses; validate applicability of ITAR exemptions and EAR exceptions
  • ensuring export and import records are maintained per U.S. Regulatory requirements and company policy
  • overseeing trade compliance risk assessments, audits, and diligence reviews to identify and address potential compliance gaps
• Provide counsel on international business operations, including:
  • requirements for establishing a legal presence in the jurisdiction
  • applicability of Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA) or similar inter-country agreements to company programs
  • requirements for compliance with local labor and other laws for personnel performing work in those jurisdictions
• Review proposals, contracts, and/or purchase orders for international and trade compliance requirements and participate in technical programmatic discussions/meetings for business area programs and technologies to ensure compliance.
• Conduct trade compliance training to company personnel and oversee the company’s trade compliance training program.
• Provide strategic direction, development, coaching, and mentorship to the Trade Compliance team.

Qualifications

Prerequisites

• U.S. Citizenship
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Top-Secret clearance
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited US law school
• Member in good standing of the bar in at least one US jurisdiction

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 16 years of professional experience as an attorney with substantial government, corporate in-house and/or law firm experience, preferably in the federal contracting industry
• Minimum of 5 of those years involving significant work on matters relating to trade compliance and international business operations
• Preference for experience managing a trade compliance function

Expected Competencies

• Deep understanding of trade compliance and sanctions laws of the U.S. and other countries, including the ITAR and EAR and processes for Customs, BATFE and OFAC
• Familiarity with technical tools for managing trade activities
• Experience leading and managing teams
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to employees and management at all levels
• Ability to think critically and develop creative and practical solutions
• Highly adaptable to change; ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-moving environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Target Salary Range: $176,000 - $282,000
• Salary is determined by factors including scope and responsibilities, experience, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, geographic location, and business and contract considerations.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits (eligible employees): medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays.

Application Notes

• The application period is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date, but may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.
• An on-camera interview may be required.
• A process to verify identity may be required.
• Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization.
• All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.