International Trade Counsel

QC Laboratories; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

QC Laboratories, a global manufacturing organization based in Washington, DC, seeks an International Trade Counsel to advise on export controls, sanctions, and customs across a complex global business. You will partner with legal, compliance, operations, and senior leadership to navigate regulatory risks, develop trade compliance programs, and support regulatory inquiries and audits.

This is a high-visibility role requiring strong stakeholder management and the ability to balance legal risk with

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership.
• Significant experience advising on export controls, sanctions, customs, and broader international trade compliance matters.
• Combination of law firm and/or in-house experience preferred.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced global environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel on export controls, sanctions, customs, and cross-border trade compliance.
• Advise business stakeholders on regulatory risks associated with international transactions and global operations.
• Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of global trade compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, internal investigations, and compliance reviews related to trade matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to applicable U.S. and international trade regulations.
• Assist with training, audits, regulatory inquiries, and engagement with government agencies as needed.
• Monitor changes in trade laws and regulations and provide practical guidance to business leadership.

Skills

Export controls

Sanctions compliance

Customs compliance

Regulatory risk

Stakeholder management

Education

J.D. and active bar membership

Job description

International Trade Counsel (PR/609729) District of Columbia, USA

Salary: USD180000 - USD250000 per annum

Global manufacturing organization seeking an experienced international trade attorney to support and advise on trade compliance matters across a complex global business. This individual will partner closely with legal, compliance, operations, supply chain, and business leadership to navigate export controls, sanctions, customs, and other international trade regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal counsel on export controls, sanctions, customs, and cross-border trade compliance.
• Advise business stakeholders on regulatory risks associated with international transactions and global operations.
• Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of global trade compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, internal investigations, and compliance reviews related to trade matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to applicable U.S. and international trade regulations.
• Assist with training, audits, regulatory inquiries, and engagement with government agencies as needed.
• Monitor changes in trade laws and regulations and provide practical guidance to business leadership.

Ideal Background:

• J.D. and active bar membership.
• Significant experience advising on export controls, sanctions, customs, and broader international trade compliance matters.
• Combination of law firm and/or in-house experience preferred.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced global environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working cross-functionally with senior leadership.

This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible role supporting global trade compliance strategy within a large multinational organization.