Global Trade Compliance Director, Legal Strategist

Ingram Micro Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Disability protection

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Ingram Micro Inc. is seeking a Director, Global Trade Counsel and Compliance to lead the company’s global trade compliance program and serve as the primary legal advisor on international trade matters.

The role advises executive leadership and partners across functions to manage export controls, sanctions, and cross-border activities. The ideal candidate has a JD, 10+ years in international trade law, and strong leadership in matrixed global structures.

Qualifications

• J.D. required.
• Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal advisor for global trade matters, including export controls, sanctions, and technology transfers.
• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of Ingram Micro's global trade compliance program.
• Oversee investigations, monitoring, remediation, and responses to regulatory inquiries and audits.
• Provide training and regular reporting to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Global program leadership

Risk-based guidance

Education

J.D. required

US bar membership preferred

Job description

Ingram Micro Inc. is seeking a Director, Global Trade Counsel and Compliance to lead the company’s global trade compliance program and serve as the primary legal advisor on international trade matters.

The role advises executive leadership and partners across functions to manage export controls, sanctions, and cross-border activities. The ideal candidate has a JD, 10+ years in international trade law, and strong leadership in matrixed global structures.