Global Trade Compliance Director — Export Controls Leader

Larson Maddox; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox is seeking a Trade Compliance Director/Counsel in Las Vegas to lead a global export controls program for a U.S.-based industrial manufacturer with complex supply chains and regulated technologies.

You will advise senior leadership on EAR/BIS licensing, sanctions, and ITAR considerations, partner with Legal, Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering, and drive risk-based compliance initiatives across geographies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of export controls and trade compliance experience.
• Deep knowledge of EAR, BIS licensing, and sanctions.
• Experience leading trade compliance programs in global companies.
• Ability to advise senior leaders on regulatory and geopolitical risks.
• Experience partnering with legal, engineering, operations, procurement, and commercial teams.
• Familiarity with ITAR or defense-related contracting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on U.S. export controls, licensing, and sanctions requirements.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and training.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to integrate trade compliance into decisions.
• Manage licensing strategies and screening processes.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting global markets and supply chains.
• Support audits, investigations, and interactions with regulators.

Skills

Export controls

Trade compliance

Regulatory risk advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

ITAR familiarity

Job description

Larson Maddox is seeking a Trade Compliance Director/Counsel in Las Vegas to lead a global export controls program for a U.S.-based industrial manufacturer with complex supply chains and regulated technologies.

You will advise senior leadership on EAR/BIS licensing, sanctions, and ITAR considerations, partner with Legal, Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering, and drive risk-based compliance initiatives across geographies.