Senior Counsel, Sanctions and Trade Compliance

Overview

A leading AI research and deployment organization is seeking a seasoned legal professional to join their Security Legal team. This role focuses on managing and evolving the sanctions compliance program for a globally impactful technology platform. The position offers the opportunity to develop scalable compliance systems and collaborate on trade compliance and security issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise cross-functional teams on compliance and legal requirements under U.S. and international sanctions regimes.
• Develop and implement sanctions compliance strategies and processes at a global scale.
• Partner with Finance, Integrity, GRC, and Engineering teams to embed sanctions screening and controls into business workflows.
• Own compliance documentation and reporting, including policies, standards, dashboards, metrics, and escalation frameworks.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate compliance systems and tools ensuring seamless, reliable, and adaptable compliance checks.
• Lead ongoing reviews and risk assessments to maintain the effectiveness of compliance controls and processes.
• Manage and coordinate vendors and third parties supporting compliance operations.
• Assist in developing trade compliance training materials for cross-functional partners and business teams.
• Explore and deploy AI tools to enhance and streamline trade compliance efforts.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in trade compliance, including developing and implementing compliance programs at large, technology-focused companies.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Deep understanding of U.S. and international sanctions laws as they apply to multinational U.S. companies.
• Proven ability to embed comprehensive compliance programs into complex business workflows without hindering innovation.
• Strong program management skills, including organizing complex systems, tasks, processes, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills to build trust with cross-functional teams ranging from engineers to business leaders.
• Strong sense of ownership, inquisitiveness, enthusiasm for technology, and sound judgment in ambiguous situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with compliance systems and technical tools.
• Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and manage vendor relationships.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $297,000 to $330,000 annually.
• Hybrid or remote work options available.
• Hybrid work model includes three days per week in the office.
• Relocation assistance provided for new employees.

Location

This role can be based in San Francisco, Washington, D.C., New York, or Seattle, with options for hybrid or remote work arrangements.