Global Trade Compliance Counsel - Temp Coverage Atty - through July 2026

Tower Legal Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 91.000 - 129.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tower Legal Solutions is seeking a Legal Consultant - III for a short-term assignment in Washington, DC. The role focuses on global trade compliance, EAR/ITAR, OFAC sanctions, and cross-border controls, with a rate of $80/hr and a 40-hour week from April through July 2026.

Hybrid work requires three days in the DC office (likely Tue, Wed, and Thu). The ideal attorney will advise on sanctions regimes across the U.S., EU, and UK, review agreements, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure

Formación

• 6+ years experience in trade compliance, export controls or sanctions.
• Strong knowledge of EAR, ITAR and OFAC sanctions regimes.
• Experience with screening tools and internal controls.
• Proven ability to draft clear, risk-aware guidance and memos.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Review and negotiate trade compliance provisions in agreements.
• Advise on screening against restricted and denied party lists.
• Evaluate outbound payments for high-risk jurisdictions.
• Provide guidance on U.S., EU, and UK trade laws and sanctions.
• Advise on EAR/ITAR controls and licensing considerations.
• Coordinate KYC and due diligence questionnaires with counterparties.
• Interpret EAR/ITAR in business operations and transactions.
• Escalate issues and coordinate with stakeholders as needed.

Conocimientos

Trade compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Legal drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Herramientas

Screening tools

Internal controls

Escalation frameworks

Descripción del empleo

Job Posting Title: Legal Consultant - III

Description: Leave Coverage Attorney

Rate: $80 per hour; 40 hours per week; April through July 2026

Hybrid: 3 days a week in our DC office (likely T, W, and Thurs)

Role Summary

We are seeking an attorney to join our client's compliance team on a short-term basis as Global Trade Compliance Counsel. This role will advise on global trade controls and sanctions and will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance with U.S., EU, and UK regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and a practical approach to complex regulatory questions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate trade compliance provisions in commercial agreements, including NDAs, with a focus on risk mitigation and operational clarity.
• Advise on procedures for screening customers, vendors, and counterparties against restricted and denied party lists.
• Evaluate and approve outbound payments involving higher-risk jurisdictions, ensuring controls align with sanctions considerations.
• Provide clear, actionable guidance on U.S., EU, and UK trade and sanctions laws and regulations.
• Advise on deemed export and re-export controls, including technology transfers.
• Coordinate and respond to Know Your Customer (KYC) and due diligence questionnaires from financial institutions and counterparties.
• Interpret and apply the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to business operations and transactions.
• Advise on economic sanctions, embargoes, and related restrictions, including licensing and exceptions.
• Triage and resolve complex, time-sensitive trade compliance issues, escalating and partnering with stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in trade compliance, export controls, and sanctions within a law firm or in-house environment.
• Strong knowledge of EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, and relevant EU/UK regimes.
• Experience with screening tools, internal controls, and escalation frameworks.
• Exceptional drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.