Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Counsel, supporting Global Trade Investigations & Disclosures who will provide legal advice and approvals, as well as manage internal investigations related to regulatory and policy violations specific to Global Trade (GT) compliance areas such as: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Export Administration Regulation (EAR), Arms Export Control Act (AECA), U.S Customs & Border Patrol regulations (USCBP), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) sanctions, and U.S. Antiboycott laws.

What you will do:

Manage a dynamic caseload of Global Trade regulatory and policy violation investigations.
Research and advise on complex legal and compliance questions related to the ITAR, EAR, USCBP regulations, OFAC sanctions, and U.S. Antiboycott laws.
Review proposed transactions for compliance with U.S. and applicable non-U.S. sanctions.
Provide guidance on process, policy, regulations and/or other Global Trade requirements to Global Trade staff and/or other business stakeholders.
Manage development and closure of corrective actions and process improvement tasks.
Represent the company in communications with government regulatory and enforcement agencies.
Facilitate Global Trade compliance reviews across the company's international subsidiaries and joint ventures.
Monitor and address proposed and implemented changes in law that will impact business operations and/or compliance programs.
Take leadership roles on corporate steering committees/task teams to engage in developing and/or guide policy & process changes across the corporation.
Coordinate with RTX Consent Agreement team, contribute to internal reporting on progress to requirements, assist in drafting semi-annual reports, and working with external auditors.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of relevant legal experience in Global Trade licensing requirements and processes
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited U.S. law school
Member of a state bar in good standing
Experience with advising on Global Trade impacts to international and domestic contracts, purchase orders, and/or other transactional agreements
5 years or more experience leading compliance investigations, maintaining legal privilege and briefing leadership and stakeholders to a resolution

Qualifications We Prefer

Extensive experience managing and submitting disclosures to U.S. regulators regarding Global Trade compliance violations
Extensive experience with export commodity classification requirements under the ITAR and EAR
Experience with U.S. Customs & Border Patrol regulations and requirements
Experience advising on compliance requirements specific to U.S. defense contracts
Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
Strong project and time management experience