Export Compliance Director

Prosum; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosum is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Counsel to provide strategic and legal guidance for the U.S. trade compliance program. The role covers EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and CBP compliance across jurisdictions where the company operates, including travel to global sites.

You will develop compliance programs, advise on licenses, and partner with Legal, Finance, HR, Engineering, and Supply Chain to embed strong governance and risk management in operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years advising multinational businesses on legal trade compliance matters (U.S. export controls and sanctions).
• Deep expertise in U.S. export controls and sanctions regulations.
• Experience leading a trade compliance function for a multinational organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and legal guidance to ensure compliance with EAR, ITAR, OFAC, CBP, and related trade laws.
• Monitor regulatory developments and deliver timely guidance to mitigate risk.
• Lead drafting of strategic export licenses and regulatory filings.
• Oversee and mentor a global team of trade compliance professionals.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, HR, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales to build integrated compliance processes.
• Develop and maintain trade compliance policies and guidelines.
• Implement technology tools to streamline compliance operations.
• Direct continuous improvement and risk assessment activities for the program.
• Lead the development of the compliance roadmap and strategic planning.
• Travel to organizational sites to train stakeholders and improve processes.

Skills

Trade compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy development

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Location: Newport Beach, CA (onsite, 1 day remote/week)

Full-Time

Job Description

This role is responsible for providing strategic and legal guidance regarding the organization's U.S. trade compliance program. This includes ensuring compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations and programs, economic and trade sanctions programs, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, trusted foundry requirements, and other applicable import/export laws and regulations in countries where the organization operates.

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

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience advising multinational businesses on legal trade compliance matters, including U.S. export controls and sanctions programs. Experience in the semiconductor industry or closely related fields is preferred.
• Deep expertise in U.S. export controls and sanctions regulations.
• Knowledge of import compliance, including Country of Origin determinations, valuation, and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications. Knowledge of tariff programs is a plus.
• Experience providing guidance on EAR, OFAC, and ITAR programs.
• Experience advising or managing a team of trade compliance professionals.
• Experience building and leading a trade compliance function for a multinational organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear, accessible terms for business stakeholders.
• Experience managing and driving cross-functional projects to completion.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience managing outside counsel and budgets.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies, adapt to changing business needs, and stay informed about emerging technologies. A technical or engineering background is a plus.