Corporate Counsel, Export Controls & Sanctions

United StatesPosted Jul 30, 2026

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business, engineering, and trade compliance stakeholders, providing strategic counsel on international trade laws, with a particular focus on export control laws and regulations Counsel key stakeholders on a broad range of export control- and sanctions-related regulatory, commercial, and contracting matters Oversee export control and sanctions compliance and regulatory matters, including stakeholder escalations and government inquiries and disclosures Partner with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and continuously improve export control and sanctions compliance programs Support the design and implementation of scalable compliance frameworks, operational processes, training, policies, and procedures that enable compliance-by-design Provide practical, strategic, and timely guidance aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements Drive risk reduction and operational excellence by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, improve decision-making, and leverage automation Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments, communicate business impacts to leadership, and support external advocacy for effective approaches to export control and sanctions policy Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 4+ years experience as a practicing attorney OR equivalent experience. Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 4+ years experience as a practicing attorney in the area of international trade, with an emphasis on U.S. export control laws and regulations, including at a law firm and/or in-house or U.S. government experience OR equivalent experience Experience advising multinational companies on international trade matters, with an emphasis on export control laws and regulations Knowledge of other international trade laws and regulations, including EU and UK export control laws and regulations and U.S., EU, and UK sanctions laws and regulations Experience counseling companies in technology industries, including cloud services, digital services, AI, consumer electronics, and telecommunications Experience in a combination of law firm, in-house, and U.S. government legal roles Ability to adapt to evolving business and regulatory priorities, exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations, and deliver practical, risk-informed solutions Track record of providing legal advice in consideration of business goals, risk tolerance, and stakeholder priorities Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams to drive consensus and achieve results Hands-on project management skills to efficiently manage multiple and varied mission-critical projects and meet deadlines

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