Trade Compliance Paralegal

Pye Legal Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial equipment company based in Houston is seeking a trade compliance paralegal to enhance their legal team. The role involves ensuring adherence to export control laws and managing compliance across international business operations. Ideal candidates should have experience in trade compliance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across various teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact global operations and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract review, trade compliance, or risk management within a corporate environment.
• Prior experience with export licensing applications.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to export controls and sanctions laws.
• Interpret complex specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy.
• Collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners to support compliance objectives.
• Demonstrate risk mitigation and oversight in global trade compliance processes.

Skills

Understanding of export control regimes

Excellent analytical skills

Exceptional communication skills

Risk mitigation experience

Tools

Global trade compliance tools

Job description

Overview

Our global industrial equipment client is looking to add a trade compliance paralegal to join their dynamic legal team. This paralegal will play a critical role in ensuring the company’s adherence to complex export controls and sanctions laws. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of legal compliance, risk management, and international business, contributing to the global success story of a leading organization. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact on our enterprise and the world at large.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will understand export control regimes, including EAR‑ITAR classifications, ECCN, HTS, and COO determinations. Excellent analytical skills are essential to interpret complex specifications, contracts, and regulatory requirements. You should be adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, are crucial for effective collaboration across teams and with external partners. Additionally, demonstrated experience in risk mitigation, compliance oversight, proficiency with global trade compliance tools, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially are highly valued.

Knowledge of international trade laws, specific to US export controls and sanctions, as well as familiarity with compliance processes related to sales representatives and distributor agreements, are also beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract review, trade compliance, or risk management within a corporate environment
• Prior experience with export licensing applications
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and with a team