International Trade Counsel

Coleman|Nourian; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Coleman|Nourian is seeking an International trade and sanctions lawyer with 10+ years of experience to serve as a strategic advisor on domestic and international regulatory issues. The role focuses on export controls, sanctions, anti-corruption, and related compliance risks across the organization.

The ideal candidate works with business units and corporate stakeholders, delivering training, updating policies, and guiding due diligence in M&A while supporting negotiations in commercial

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an international trade and sanctions lawyer, from a major law firm and/or in-house.
• Strong ability to advise business units on global trade compliance
• Proven track record in regulatory risk assessment and policy development

Responsibilities

• Advise on global trade compliance including export controls, sanctions, and anti-corruption.
• Develop and maintain trade policies, conduct audits, and manage government inquiries.
• Support M&A due diligence and negotiate trade-related provisions in commercial agreements.
• Provide training and coordinate with the Legal Department on compliance documentation.

Skills

ITAR/EAR compliance

OFAC sanctions knowledge

Strategic advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

In-House/International Trade/Philadelphia Suburbs: Our client seeks an International trade and sanctions lawyer with 10+ years of experience gained at a major law firm and/or in-house. The ideal candidate will be a strategic legal advisor who can effectively navigate complex legal and business issues in a sophisticated domestic and international environment.

This role serves as a key advisor to business units and corporate stakeholders on global trade compliance matters, including export controls (ITAR and EAR), import regulations, economic sanctions (OFAC), anti-corruption laws, anti-boycott requirements, customs compliance, and related regulatory risks.

Responsibilities include delivering compliance training, maintaining policies and manuals, conducting audits, managing government inquiries and voluntary disclosures, overseeing trade screening tools, and supporting mergers and acquisitions through compliance due diligence.

The position also partners closely with the Legal Department to update compliance documentation and negotiate trade-related provisions in commercial agreements, helping ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risk across the organization.

The position is remote and open to candidates based in Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, or Chicago.