Export Compliance Director

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. in the United States seeks a senior Trade Compliance Counsel to guide Tower's US regulatory program and export controls strategy.

You will lead cross-functional teams and manage EAR/ITAR/OFAC compliance while monitoring developments to keep the company compliant across global sites. This role requires 10+ years of multinational advisory experience, a Juris Doctorate, and the ability to distill complex laws for business teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years advising multinational businesses on legal trade compliance matters, including U.S. export controls and sanctions programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and legal guidance on Tower's US trade compliance program across EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and related regimes.
• Lead drafting and management of strategic export licenses and regulatory filings.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide timely guidance to mitigate risk and ensure compliance across global sites.
• Develop and deliver risk-based trade compliance trainings and communications for cross-functional teams.

Skills

Trade compliance

U.S. export controls

Sanctions regulations

Team leadership

Regulatory guidance

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world! If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others.

Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.

Job Description

This role is responsible for providing strategic and legal guidance regarding Tower's US trade compliance program. This includes ensuring compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) regulations and programs, economic and trade sanctions programs, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, trusted foundry, and other applicable import/export laws and regulations in countries where Tower has operations in. The role will also provide legal advice and develop trade compliance programs for emerging laws. The role will provide legal advice and partner with stakeholders to design and implement supply chain due diligence programs.

This Job Is For You If

• You can provide clear and timely guidance and legal advice to ensure Tower US complies fully with all applicable trade laws and regulations, including the EAR, ITAR, OFAC and other sanctions programs, CBP and other U.S. and international regulations.
• You can provide legal advice and operationalize trade compliance programs to ensure Tower US complies fully with applicable export controls, including regulations specific to advanced computing and semiconductor sectors.
• You can monitor legal, regulatory, and trade developments that impact Tower's business and deliver clear and timely legal guidance to mitigate impacts.
• You can advise and lead drafting of strategic export licenses and other regulatory filings.
• You can lead, manage and provide regular guidance for a global team of trade compliance/ trade operations professionals.
• You can collaborate with various business functions (including colleagues in Legal, Finance/Tax, HR, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales, Customer Support, Corporate Strategy) to understand their business priorities and build integrated, upstream, and forward-looking trade compliance processes.
• You can direct the creation and maintenance of trade compliance policies & guidelines.
• You can implement technology tools to streamline and enhance trade compliance operations.
• You can direct the development of trade compliance program's continuous improvement activities, including compliance assurance and risk assessment programs.
• You can direct, develop and execute risk-based trade compliance trainings and communications.
• You can lead projects to enhance trade compliance efficiency and value contribution.
• You can lead the development of trade compliance roadmap and strategic planning.
• You are willing to assume responsibility for emerging risk areas.
• You can promote a business culture of trade compliance and ethics and perform other compliance activities.
• You can travel to Tower's sites globally to meet with stakeholders, conduct training, and improve processes.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in advising multinational businesses on legal trade compliance matters, including U.S. export controls and sanctions programs; semiconductor industry (or closely related fields) preferred.
• Deep expertise in U.S. export controls and sanctions regulations.
• Knowledge of import compliance including Country of Origin determinations, valuation and HTS classifications; knowledge of tariff programs a plus.
• Experience providing guidance on EAR, OFAC, and ITAR programs.
• Experienced in advising or managing a team of trade compliance professionals.
• Experience in building and leading a trade compliance function for a multinational company.
• Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills, most importantly the ability to distill complex legal concepts into simple terms easily digestible by business.
• Experience in working, managing, and driving multi-functional projects to completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Experience in managing outside counsel and budgets a plus.
• Nimble learner and quick to learn new and different technologies and stay abreast of emerging technologies; technical/engineering background, a plus.