Director, Assistant General Counsel - International Trade Compliance

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 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.