Export Compliance General Counsel — EAR/ITAR Expert in Optics

Torrent Photonics; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrent Photonics seeks a Legal General Counsel to helm export compliance across EAR and ITAR, classify products, manage licenses, and lead technology controls to protect sensitive data while enabling growth.

Close collaboration with engineering, sales, and operations is essential. Ideal candidates have hands-on EAR/ITAR experience, strong cross-functional skills, and a proven track record in regulated manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of export controls experience in a GC role.
• Hands-on EAR/ITAR expertise in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, sales, and ops.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EAR/ITAR export compliance program.
• Classify products and determine licensing needs.
• Manage licensing and technology controls.
• Partner with engineering, sales and operations to enable growth within compliance.

Skills

EAR/ITAR experience

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Export control software

Job description

Torrent Photonics, a leader in photonics and precision optics, seeks a Legal General Counsel to helm export compliance across EAR and ITAR. You will classify products, manage licenses, and lead technology controls to protect sensitive data while enabling growth.

Close collaboration with engineering, sales, and operations is essential. Ideal candidates have hands-on EAR/ITAR experience, strong cross-functional skills, and a track record in regulated manufacturing.