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Colorado, United States
Hybrid
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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Assistant General Counsel – International Trade Compliance based in the United States.
The Director, Assistant General Counsel – International Trade Compliance will lead the development and continuous improvement of a global trade compliance program across a complex international manufacturing and supply chain environment. This senior legal leadership role covers sanctions, export controls, customs, tariffs, and other international trade regulations. The successful candidate will establish governance frameworks, strengthen risk controls, and ensure consistent compliance practices across global operations. Working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, they will translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions. The role also oversees investigations, regulatory engagement, audits, and strategic risk assessments. It offers the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide compliance standards while supporting responsible business growth and operational continuity.
The Director will provide strategic legal guidance and enterprise leadership for international trade compliance, ensuring regulatory obligations are embedded into business processes and consistently managed across regions. Key responsibilities include:
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the global international trade compliance program, including governance structures, operating standards, escalation pathways, and accountability frameworks.
Serve as the internal legal subject matter expert on international trade regulations affecting global manufacturing and supply chain activities, including sanctions, export controls, customs, tariffs, and anti-dumping and countervailing duties.
Design, maintain, and oversee trade compliance policies, procedures, manuals, playbooks, risk controls, and technology solutions across global operations.
Identify, investigate, escalate, and remediate potential compliance issues while implementing corrective actions and preventive measures.
Develop and deliver role-based, risk-based compliance training for executives and teams across commercial operations, procurement, logistics, finance, supply chain, and manufacturing.
Lead investigations into potential trade compliance violations and manage disclosures, submissions, and engagement with U.S. and international government authorities, including coordination with external legal counsel.
Monitor regulatory developments and advise business stakeholders on the implications of changes to trade laws, tariffs, sanctions, export controls, and restricted-party requirements.
Lead or oversee global trade compliance risk assessments, internal audits, remediation plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Establish and monitor compliance metrics and KPIs, providing leadership with clear reporting on risks, trends, program effectiveness, and remediation progress.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, Tax, Commercial, Government Affairs, and regional leadership to integrate compliance into end-to-end business processes.
Provide legal support for strategic transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, as well as review contracts and commercial arrangements involving trade compliance obligations.
The ideal candidate will combine substantial legal experience with deep expertise in international trade regulations, proven program leadership, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in a complex global organization. Required qualifications include:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in international trade compliance.
Demonstrated expertise in anti-dumping and countervailing duties, Section 232 tariffs, customs compliance, sanctions, and export controls.
Strong knowledge of key regulatory frameworks, including OFAC, EAR, and ITAR where relevant, as well as applicable international trade regimes outside the United States.
Proven experience leading complex investigations and managing disclosures, submissions, or other regulatory engagement with government authorities.
Extensive experience developing and managing trade compliance programs, audits, risk assessments, remediation initiatives, and operational controls.
Experience implementing or administering trade compliance technology, automation, screening solutions, and other tools at scale.
In-house legal counsel experience, preferably within a global manufacturing, industrial, or complex supply chain environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence executives, and communicate complex legal requirements to non-legal audiences.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent ability to translate regulatory obligations into practical business processes and sustainable controls.
Professional fluency in English.
Preferred qualifications include:
Experience developing, implementing, or transforming a global trade compliance program.
International trade compliance experience across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience managing regulatory disclosures, submissions, and relationships with government agencies.
Background implementing trade compliance technology, automation, or screening solutions in a global business environment.
Expected annual hiring salary range of $147,200–$215,240, depending on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market alignment.
Eligibility to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
Access to a comprehensive employee benefits program.
Hybrid, on-site work arrangement based in Colorado, with at least four days per week of in-person engagement for Director-level and above positions.
Core collaboration days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Potential travel and local commuting between company locations and other work sites.
Equal employment opportunity and consideration based on professional qualifications and merit.
Employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.
