Trade Control/ Regulatory Counsel

Overview

A global AI cloud infrastructure organization is seeking a Regulatory Counsel to join their Ethics and Compliance team. This role focuses on supporting the trade controls program across US and EMEA operations, providing strategic advice on global trade controls including export controls and sanctions. The position also involves addressing emerging regulatory challenges related to AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Advise on US export control (EAR) and sanctions (OFAC) compliance, as well as EU/UK export controls or sanctions where applicable, for AI cloud infrastructure services.
• Provide guidance on license exception eligibility and deemed export considerations.
• Offer legal advice on restricted party screening issues and regulatory risks in business partner onboarding and transaction reviews.
• Advise on export classifications, licensing assessments, jurisdiction and classification, deemed export compliance, and foreign national access to controlled technology.
• Address export control implications of cross-border technology transfers and access to controlled technical data across US and EMEA jurisdictions.
• Monitor regulatory developments in the US, UK, EU, and relevant member states affecting technology exports, sanctions regimes, AI systems, and cloud services; assess impact and recommend policy responses.
• Advise on compliance processes, policies, and internal guidance materials; coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate compliance into business operations.
• Support regulatory incident response, including internal reviews related to potential export controls or sanctions issues.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or eligibility for in-house registration); UK/EU qualifications also considered.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with encryption classifications (e.g., License Exception ENC) is a plus.
• Proven ability to apply complex regulations to products, services, and business operations and advise on regulatory risks.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to explain complex regulations to technical and business audiences.
• Comfortable working across time zones with globally distributed teams.
• High level of integrity and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated, high-growth, or global technology environment.
• Experience with national security-related technology controls or review processes.
• Business-minded, forward-thinking, pragmatic, and comfortable with uncertainty.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $156,000 - $236,000 OTE (On Target Earnings) plus equity, based on experience.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Flexibility and work-life balance.
• Collaborative and innovative culture.
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects.
• International environment with talented teams.

Location

Remote-first organization with global team members; requires comfort working across time zones and cultures.

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country where they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Accommodations are available upon request during the application process.