Senior Export Controls & Trade Compliance Lead

Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment seeks a senior lawyer or export controls professional to lead our client’s export controls and trade compliance function in Canberra. You will act as the principal internal adviser on export controls, sanctions and related compliance, guiding policy and governance across bids, programs, design, production, and international transfers.

You will manage licensing, provide pragmatic regulatory advice to senior leadership, and mentor a small team while engaging with

Qualifications

• Significant experience in export controls, trade compliance and related regulatory environments.
• Strong knowledge of export control regimes (Australia, US, EU) and government processes.
• Experience leading a small professional team and advising senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the export controls and trade compliance function, including policies and governance.
• Advise senior leadership on regulatory obligations, risks and emerging requirements.
• Oversee export licence applications, approvals and ongoing management.
• Develop and implement export control policies and internal controls.
• Liaise with government agencies and overseas regulators.

Skills

Export controls expertise

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Law degree (LLB/JD)

Job description

Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment seeks a senior lawyer or export controls professional to lead our client’s export controls and trade compliance function in Canberra. You will act as the principal internal adviser on export controls, sanctions and related compliance, guiding policy and governance across bids, programs, design, production, and international transfers.

You will manage licensing, provide pragmatic regulatory advice to senior leadership, and mentor a small team while engaging with