Senior Principal, Global Trade Compliance Counsel

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 184,000 - 342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. seeks a Senior Principal, Global Trade Compliance Counsel. This role advises on EAR, ITAR, CBP and OFAC regulations, coordinating with cross-functional teams to advance compliance objectives.

Reports to the Senior Director and Managing Counsel, Global Trade Compliance. The position involves developing enhanced policies, leading investigations, and supporting mergers and due diligence while traveling 10–20% to supporting sites.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree with minimum 13 years of related experience.
• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Admission to a U.S. jurisdiction bar in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years as a global trade attorney with ITAR, EAR, or OFAC experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise internal stakeholders on export controls and sanctions (EAR/ITAR/OFAC).
• Lead investigations of compliance incidents and disclosures to regulators.
• Develop and implement compliant policies, procedures and controls.
• Support M&A activities and post-closing compliance efforts.
• Conduct internal risk assessments and site compliance visits.
• Coordinate with Legal and functional leadership on key considerations.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Travel 10–20% as needed.

Skills

Bar admission

ITAR/EAR/OFAC knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Legal advisory

Education

J.D. degree from accredited U.S. law school

Job description

Job Title: Senior Principal, Global Trade Compliance Counsel

Job ID: 46107

Job Location: Melbourne, FL; Arlington, VA; Londonderry, NH; Los Angeles, CA; Plano, TX; Rochester, NY; or Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule:9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Sr. Principal, Global Trade Compliance Counsel will advise internal clients on global trade regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations. As an attorney in L3Harris’ Global Trade Compliance organization, this position will play a critical role in coordinating closely with cross-functional leadership to advance the company’s compliance objectives.

This position reports to L3Harris’ Senior Director and Managing Counsel, Global Trade Compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Provide advice and counsel to internal stakeholders on export controls and sanctions matters, including analysis of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations.
• Lead investigations of reportable compliance incidents and related correspondence and voluntary self-disclosures for submission to applicable regulators.
• Support development and implementation of enhanced compliance policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and Consent Agreement requirements.
• Manage global trade considerations with regard to strategic mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including supporting negotiations, completing transactional due diligence, and overseeing pre- and post-closing compliance activities.
• Support proactive business compliance risk assessment activities, including internal audits, self-assessments, and site-specific compliance assistance visits.
• Coordinate directly with Legal and Functional leadership to report on key compliance considerations and manage cross-functional teams to implement enhanced compliance solutions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Ability to travel as needed (10-20% of time).

Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• J.D. degree from accredited U.S. law school.
• Admission to a U.S. jurisdiction bar and member in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a global trade attorney with ITAR, EAR, and/or OFAC experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience working as in-house counsel.
• Experience working under a Consent Agreement.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to compliance.
• Adaptable self-starter willing to work in a dynamic organization.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, D.C. and the Greater D.C area, Denver, or NYC areas is $184,000 - $341,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Vermont, and Virginia is $160,000 - $297,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

• L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.