Closing Date: 31st July, 2026

Description:

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Job Category
Global Affairs

Job Details:
About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword — it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

Applications will be accepted until 07/31/2026.

The Opportunity:
In this role, you will support the Global Trade legal function at Salesforce, including Sanctions, Export Controls, and Customs. The position reports to the Sr. Director/Head of Global Trade.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

Develop and execute global trade compliance aligned with Salesforce's business objectives and growth plans
Establish and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams, internal stakeholders, external trade counsel, customs brokers, and regulatory agencies
Monitor evolving global trade regulations and assess impact on Salesforce operations
Ensure global trade compliance for all Salesforce products, services, and technology transfers
Support export licensing processes by preparing, submitting, monitoring, and coordinating with US government agencies (BIS, OFAC, DDTC) and non-US government agencies
Create and implement global trade policies, procedures, and training programs
Support screening processes for customers, partners, suppliers, and other 3rd parties, including escalations
Support customs compliance with customs manager
Maintain trade compliance monitoring and reporting systems
Provide legal advice and guidance to sales, legal, product, and operations teams
Create and deliver comprehensive training programs for Salesforce global employees
Serve as subject matter legal expert for trade-related aspects of new product launches and market expansions
Support M&A activities by conducting trade compliance due diligence
Draft regular reports for executive leadership and board committees
Support government reporting requirements and voluntary disclosure processes
Some amount of travel required (approximately 5%)

You're Our Person If…

At least 7+ years in trade compliance legal work
Juris Doctor degree and admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Strong preference for in-house legal work experience; work in the tech sector a plus
Deep legal and/or regulatory expertise in US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations; US Export Administration Regulations (EAR); US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR); and US customs & border protection (CBP) regulations
Experience interfacing with government agencies, particularly OFAC and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Experience with the US Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the DOJ a plus
Experience with, or willingness to learn and provide legal advice on, non-US sanctions, export control, and customs regimes, particularly in the EU and UK
Skilled at assessing enterprise-wide trade compliance risk, and designing mitigation
Experience advising on compliance tool development for a large enterprise; experience with AI a plus
Proven ability at building multi-stakeholder collaboration and enabling a complex set of business teams and operations with compliance solutions
Skilled at communicating trade compliance risks, opportunities, and needs across different business functions
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment
Analytical mindset with impeccable attention to detail
A proactive, self-starter nature and “can-do” attitude

Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what's possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.