Assistant General Counsel, International Trade

Intuitive; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an Assistant General Counsel, International Trade to navigate complex global trade laws and ensure compliance across export, import, sanctions, and investment regimes. You will translate regulations into practical guidance and training for cross-functional teams.

This role collaborates with Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Finance to manage due diligence for investments, monitor geopolitical developments, conduct risk assessments, and oversee outside counsel on

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. and global trade compliance activities across export, import, and customs.
• Advise on export controls for sensitive goods and controlled technology.
• Counsel on sanctions regimes (U.S., EU, UK, UN) and licensing.
• Oversee anti-corruption compliance (FCPA, UK Bribery Act) in supply chain.
• Translate geopolitical developments into actionable guidance for business teams.
• Collaborate on due diligence for equity investments and M&A for trade exposure.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for regulatory changes and enforcement trends.
• Prepare and advise on trade compliance policies and training for employees.
• Conduct trade risk assessments and audits; drive remediation.
• Select and supervise outside counsel on trade-related matters.

Job description

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

Assistant General Counsel, International Trade leverages deep knowledge and expertise of the international trade landscape to help ensure Intuitive’s compliance with global trade laws, rules, and regulations. The role is responsible for tracking developments in law, providing practical legal guidance, monitoring policies and procedures, providing training and education, conducting internal investigations, and supporting audits in the areas of export, import, and customs compliance, trade sanctions, investment restrictions, and third-party screenings. The candidate will be a key member of the Corporate and Compliance team within the Legal Department and closely collaborate with Supply Chain, GPA, Regulatory, EMS, Facilities, and Trade stakeholders.

Essential Job Duties (Specific responsibilities and tasks an individual would be expected to perform in the role. Additional job duties may be determined by functional people manager):

• Serve as lead counsel on U.S. and global trade regimes and issues, including export, import, and customs compliance activities (country of origin, valuation, classification, tariffs, trade remedies, drawbacks, FTZs, and FTAs), and advise on export controls (including with respect to controlled technology and other sensitive goods), import controls related to human rights concerns, U.S., EU, UK, and UN economic and trade sanctions (including regulator engagement), CFIUS and foreign direct investment restrictions, sanctioned country licensing, restricted party screening, antidumping and countervailing duties, and antiboycott reporting.
• Support the internal third-party management program, including supply chain due diligence and compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act, and other anti-corruption laws around the world.
• Provide guidance and input on the trade compliance program to ensure adherence to global import and export laws, rules, regulations, and other trade-related requirements.
• Monitor, interpret, and stay current on geopolitical developments, laws, and regulations and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for business teams.
• Coordinate with the New Business Development, Legal, Compliance, and Finance teams during due diligence for equity investment and M&A transactions to assess trade exposure, jurisdictional risk, and market-entry structuring, and manage issues concerning the U.S. outbound investment security program, Foreign Direct Investment regimes, and other cross-border investment restrictions, and support other diligence and integration activities.
• Partner with Supply Chain, GPA, Regulatory, Compliance, EMS, Trade, and regional Legal teams to ensure coordinated responses to regulatory changes and enforcement trends.
• Prepare and advise on trade compliance policies and procedures to ensure all employees, contractors, and agents understand and follow the necessary guidelines for international trade activities.
• Develop and deliver legal and compliance training for employees on global trade compliance requirements.
• Conduct trade-related risk assessments and investigations and support audits to identify any potential risks or violations, develop recommendations, and drive issue mitigation, remediation, and resolution.
• Select and supervise outside counsel on trade-related projects.