Description:

The Principal, Trade Counsel will support the implementation and enforcement of policies to ensure compliance with U.S. trade regulations as outlined by the Department of Commerce [Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)/Export Administration Regulations (EAR)], Department of State [Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)/International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)], Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of the Treasury [Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)], and any other exporting regulatory agency as required. Furthermore, this position will also guide the investigation and disclosure process related to potential violations under USG trade regulations. This position reports to the Senior Director, Trade Compliance, An American Technology Company.

Essential Functions:

Provide guidance to An American Technology Company leadership related to the interpretation of various USG trade laws/regulations, including but not limited to International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Represent the Trade Compliance function in relationship to all USG enforcement agencies
Support Trade investigations as needed and review initial and final voluntary disclosures related all violations of USG trade laws/regulations
Support the review and management of corrective actions resulting from compliance concerns
Support internal assessment programs as needed
Support due diligence assessments in regard to trade compliance for mergers, acquisitions, and/or divestitures as needed
Interpret and provide regulatory guidance to An American Technology Company leadership related to USG Trade regulations including but not limited to import/export transactions, 22 CFR Part 129 obligations, 22 CFR Part 130 obligations, sanctions, and anti-bribery risk
Coordinate compliance actions with Corporate Security involving any USG enforcement activities or suspicious international transactions
Support Compliance Assistance Visits to divisions/subsidiaries to assess compliance posture as needed
Coordinate compliance audits to select divisions/subsidiaries with Internal Audit as needed
20% travel domestically and internationally

Qualifications:

Bachelor's with 12 years prior export/import trade compliance experience, Graduate Degree with 10 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
JD from an ABA accredited law school and must be admitted and in good standing with a State Bar (D.C. or other)
Minimum 5 years with disclosure writings & submittals
Minimum 5 years experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Minimum 5 experience with U.S. trade sanctions program to include Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills: