Trade Compliance Manager

Taylor Root; Illinois; On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in the United States is seeking an International Trade Compliance Manager to lead its global export compliance program. This mid-senior level role involves developing compliance strategies, interfacing with government agencies, and ensuring adherence to international trade regulations, including EAR and ITAR. A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience in export compliance are required, alongside expertise in managing complex compliance programs. The firm offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in export compliance.
• Proven track record managing compliance programs.
• Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the export compliance program.
• Provide guidance on export regulations.
• Interface with government agencies on compliance.
• Deliver training on export compliance requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes.

Skills

Expertise in Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Expertise in International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Knowledge of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs)

Experience with export compliance software

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD or Master’s in Business/International Trade

Job description

Overview

International Trade Compliance Manager to lead and maintain our global export compliance program. This person will be the subject matter expert on export controls for the firm.

Base Pay Range

$160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

The role involves:

• Developing, enhancing and maintaining the export compliance program for the firm.
• Provide expert guidance on Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and other international trade regulations.
• Interface with government agencies on compliance matters.
• Deliver training and ongoing guidance on export compliance requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update internal procedures to ensure continued compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; JD or Master’s in Business/International Trade preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience (in-house or at a law firm) in export compliance with expertise in EAR and ITAR. Knowledge Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) is a plus.
• Proven track record managing compliance programs in complex organizations.
• Professional certification (e.g., Certified International Trade Compliance Specialist) preferred.
• Experience with export compliance software.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal and Manufacturing

Industries

Legal Services, Wholesale Import and Export, and International Trade and Development

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)