Associate Director, International Trade Counsel

Carrier; Washington; On-site; USD 143,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Disability Coverage

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Carrier seeks a Senior International Trade Export Compliance Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance across the enterprise, focusing on sanctions, export controls, licensing, investigations, and risk mitigation.

This role partners with global business units to strengthen the export compliance program, lead investigations, manage licensing, and coordinate with government agencies as required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal, compliance and/or international trade compliance experience.
• 7+ years of subject matter expertise in sanctions, export controls, licensing and related international trade compliance requirements.
• Experience advising stakeholders in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global export compliance team; support Trade Compliance Directors.
• Design, implement and improve licensing programs; develop related policies.
• Provide practical legal advice on international trade and geopolitical controls.

Skills

Legal experience

Trade compliance expertise

Leadership

Strategic advising

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

US export regulations knowledge

Global sanctions program understanding

Licensing processes

Job description

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About the role

Carrier is seeking a Senior International Trade Export Compliance Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance and practical business support across the enterprise. This role will advise on complex international trade compliance matters, including sanctions, export controls, licensing, investigations, disclosures, risk mitigation and program governance. The successful candidate will partner closely with global business units and cross-functional teams to strengthen Carrier’s trade compliance program, support compliant growth and help ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global export compliance team, reporting to and providing support as needed to Carrier’s Trade Compliance Directors
• Support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of trade compliance policies, procedures, standard work and desk instructions across areas such as licensing and authorizations, investigations and facility management
• Provide practical legal advice and counseling on international trade and related geopolitical control laws, regulations, and policies
• Monitor and advise on changes in trade laws, regulations, and related geopolitical controls globally
• Lead compliance enhancement initiatives in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, including Engineering, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Digital Technology and other business partners
• Manage the corporate licensing program and related proactive government outreach for trade matters
• Lead and manage investigations of potential or suspected violations of export or sanctions regulations or company policy, including preparing disclosures to U.S. Government agencies when required and coordinating corrective actions
• Oversee complex transaction reviews involving multi-jurisdictional sanctions programs, export control regimes and sanctions compliance and geopolitical control considerations
• Contribute to the development and communication of a strong international trade compliance program infrastructure, including leadership engagement, culture, awareness and training
• Prepare and present executive communications and training on trade compliance issues, obligations, opportunities, and risk areas
• Participate in audits, internal reviews and investigations to identify compliance enhancement opportunities, develop corrective actions and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Work with Government Relations team members to monitor export and sanctions policy updates and engage in proactive advocacy with the government and trade associations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Juris Doctor degree
• 7 + years of legal, compliance and/or international trade compliance experience
• 7 + years of subject matter expertise in sanctions, export controls, licensing and related international trade compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising business stakeholders on complex legal, regulatory or compliance matters in a corporate environment
• Combination of strong legal judgment, business partnership, executive presence and practical problem-solving skills.
• 10 years of relevant legal experience
• Experience with U.S. export regulations and global sanctions program requirements. Knowledge of US Customs requirements to provide support to International Trade Customs Director is helpful but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted client relationships in a corporate business setting and foster a client-service-oriented approach
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including strong executive presence
• Strong leadership capability, sound judgment, professional maturity and the ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and hands-on contributor
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while providing practical, timely guidance to cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision while collaborating effectively across business teams and the legal organization
• Strong business acumen with the ability to see the big picture while maintaining attention to detail and regulatory precision
• Compliance program, risk assessment, risk management or audit experience

Due to the nature of the work and technology access, for purposes of US export control compliance, the candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation

Thisposition is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave : Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability : Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 21 August 2026

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