Senior Trade Compliance Counsel

Gateway Recruiting; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Recruiting is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for Enterprise Trade Compliance in Arlington, VA. The role reports to the Assistant General Counsel and Director of Enterprise Trade Compliance.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while navigating complex international trade matters. Responsibilities include advising on international trade transactions, collaborating with the Trade Compliance Manager,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience in international trade compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on international trade transactions and requirements.
• Collaborate daily with the Trade Compliance Manager.
• Refine policies and procedures to facilitate compliant international trade operations.
• Conduct risk-based analyses of international trade issues.
• Liaise with US government regulators.
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Role:

This position will report directly to the Assistant General Counsel and Director of Enterprise Trade Compliance. The ideal candidate has extremely strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and counsel related to the company’s international trade transactions and requirements.
• Collaborate daily with incumbent Trade Compliance Manager.
• Refine policies and procedures to facilitate compliant and efficient international trade operations.
• Conduct risk-based legal analyses of international trade issues.
• Liaison with US government regulators.
• Proactively partner with relevant company business leaders and stakeholders.

This position will have a secondary responsibility supporting the Compliance Director executing the company’s Compliance Plan, including:

• Supporting annual evaluation and risk assessments.
• Supporting quarterly Compliance Council products
• On-site compliance support to the company’s US-based operations.
• Supporting third-party representatives due diligence process; and day-to-day liaison with the Compliance Program Manager and Compliance Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Law degree and 6 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• International Trade Compliance Experience
• Internal Investigation Experience
• Defense Industry and/or USG Experience
• Government Contracts Experience
• In-House Legal Experience
• Active Security Clearance