Director, International Trade and Sanctions Counsel

AMETEK, Inc.; Berwyn (PA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Berwyn, PA seeks a Director, International Trade and Sanctions Counsel to navigate complex domestic and global trade issues supporting 100+ business units. Reporting to the Corporate Counsel Director, you will lead export control, sanctions, and anti-corruption programs.

The role requires a J.D. and bar membership with 15+ years in law firm or in-house settings. You will design policies, supervise audits, trainings, and collaborate with AMETEK Law Department on manuals and

Qualifications

• J.D. and current bar membership.
• 15+ years of law firm or combined in-house and law firm experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on export controls (ITAR/EAR), import matters and sanctions.
• Conduct company-wide import/export/sanctions/anti-corruption training and update manuals.
• Audit trade compliance with AMETEK Law Department personnel.
• Prepare responses to subpoenas on compliance matters.
• Prepare and file voluntary disclosures related to import/export/sanctions.
• Implement and manage trade screening tools.
• Assist due diligence for mergers and acquisitions in trade compliance.
• Collaborate with Law Department to review manuals and negotiate export/import provisions in agreements.

Skills

15+ years of legal experience

Education

J.D. and current bar membership

Job description

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Job Title: Director, International Trade and Sanctions Counsel

Location: Berwyn, PA, US, 19312

Business Unit: Nul

Posting Date: Jul 16, 2026

Job Description: Reporting to the Corporate Counsel Director, theInternational trade and sanctions lawyer will navigate legal and business issues in a complex domestic and international environment supporting 100+ business units worldwide.

Position Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Advise business units and corporate stakeholders on export control matters (including ITAR and EAR compliance), import matters, anti-corruption matters, economic sanctions (including OFAC),anti-boycott, and other trade compliance risks (including customs);
• Conduct company-wide import, export, sanctions, and anti-corruption compliance training and periodically update corresponding compliance manuals;
• In partnership with AMETEK Law Department personnel, conduct audits to test and confirm trade and sanctions compliance activities of business units;
• Prepare responses to subpoenas for import, export, sanctions and anti-corruption compliance matters;
• Prepare and file voluntary disclosures related to import, export, sanctions and anti-corruption issues;
• Implement and manage trade screening tools;
• Assist with due diligence for mergers and acquisitions in all areas of trade compliance; and
• Work collaboratively with AMETEK Law Department personnel to (i) review and revise all relevant manuals and related documentation, and (ii) assist with the review, revision, and negotiation of export / import / bribery (and similar) provisions in commercial agreements.

Required Skills and Experience:

• J.D. and current bar membership; and
• 15+ years of law firm or combined in-house and law firm experience.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 225,000

Salary Maximum: 250,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].