Global Trade Compliance Counsel | International Trade & Export Controls BIITECH, LLC

Iax GmbH; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Iax GmbH in Mandaluyong, Philippines, is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Counsel with 3–5+ years in trade compliance, international trade law, and export controls. This onsite role supports global programs across Americas, EMEA, and APAC and partners with Legal, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to identify risks and drive compliant business practices.

The position emphasizes practical legal guidance, policy development, and training delivery, under senior leadership, with a focus

Qualifications

• Law degree or qualified lawyer with 3–5+ years in trade compliance.
• Knowledge of international trade controls and export regulatory frameworks, including US.
• Experience supporting compliance programs: policies, training, risk assessments, and audits.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of global trade compliance programs across Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance and export control training using approved frameworks and materials.
• Develop, review, and implement trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Draft communications, guidance, and escalation materials for internal stakeholders.
• Support risk assessments, program reviews, and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create compliance tools, monitoring processes, and resources.
• Provide practical legal advice on international trade and export controls.
• Assist in assessing trade compliance in client contracts, services, and offerings.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate trade-related legal and regulatory risks.
• Conduct localized training and awareness sessions; support audits and inquiries.
• Work with senior management and external counsel on trade compliance matters.

Skills

English fluency

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk identification

Prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Law degree

Job description

GLOBAL TRADE COMPLIANCE COUNSEL

Location: Mandaluyong, Philippines

Work Setup: Onsite

Schedule: Shifting Schedule

Salary: Confidential and will be discussed during the job offer

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Global Trade Compliance Counsel with 3 to 5 plus years of legal experience focused on trade compliance, international trade law, and export controls.

The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert supporting global trade compliance activities across Americas, EMEA, and APAC. This role will partner with Legal, business leaders, and cross functional stakeholders to identify and manage trade related risks, support compliance programs, provide practical legal guidance, and strengthen awareness of international trade and export control requirements.

This is an execution focused position working under the direction of senior trade compliance leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the implementation and maintenance of global trade compliance programs across Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance and export control training using approved frameworks and materials.
• Develop, review, and implement trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls, subject to senior legal review and approval.
• Draft trade compliance communications, guidance, and escalation materials for internal stakeholders.
• Support trade compliance risk assessments, program reviews, and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop compliance tools, monitoring processes, and resources to identify and mitigate trade related risks.
• Provide practical legal advice on international trade, export controls, and trade compliance requirements.
• Support business and Legal teams in assessing trade compliance considerations in client contracts, services, and business offerings.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate trade related legal and regulatory risks.
• Conduct localized training and awareness sessions on trade and export control requirements.
• Support internal audits, investigations, and government inquiries involving trade and export compliance matters.
• Work with senior management, internal Legal teams, business stakeholders, and external counsel on trade compliance matters.

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

• Legal and Corporate Counsel teams
• Global Services Legal
• Sales and Delivery
• Contracting teams
• Geographic Compliance
• Corporate Functions and business stakeholders
• Market Unit leadership
• Analytics, Security, and Government Compliance teams
• Client and peer company professionals
• External counsel and law firms

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Law degree or qualified lawyer with 3 to 5 plus years of relevant legal experience focused on trade compliance, international trade law, and or export controls.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international trade controls and export regulatory frameworks, including US export controls.
• Experience supporting trade compliance programs, including policies and procedures, internal controls, compliance training, government inquiries, contract drafting and review, and risk assessments.
• Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear and practical business recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management and stakeholders across different functions, regions, and cultures.
• Strong judgment, analytical skills, and ability to prioritize competing requirements.
• Proactive approach to identifying compliance risks and improvement opportunities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities.
• Fluent in English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting a global or multinational organization.
• Exposure to trade compliance programs covering multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience working with external counsel or regulatory authorities.
• Chinese language skills are an advantage.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Exposure to global trade compliance and export control matters across multiple regions.
• Collaboration with Legal, business, and senior leadership stakeholders.
• Opportunity to work on complex international regulatory and compliance matters.
• Involvement in developing global trade compliance policies, controls, training, and risk management initiatives.