Associate Director, International Trade Counsel

Carrier•Washington, DC

1d•$143,000 - $286,000

About The Position

Carrier is seeking a Senior International Trade Export Compliance Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance and practical business support across the enterprise. The role advises on complex international trade compliance matters, including sanctions, export controls, licensing, investigations, disclosures, risk mitigation and program governance. The successful candidate partners with global business units and cross-functional teams to strengthen Carrier’s trade compliance program, support compliant growth, and help ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations and company policies. The position leads the global export compliance team and supports Carrier’s Trade Compliance Directors. It develops and improves trade compliance policies and program infrastructure, manages corporate licensing and investigations, advises on complex transactions and regulatory developments, and contributes to executive communications, training, audits and government engagement. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen for purposes of U.S. export control compliance due to the nature of the work and technology access.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Juris Doctor degree.
At least 7 years of legal, compliance and/or international trade compliance experience.
At least 7 years of subject matter expertise in sanctions, export controls, licensing and related international trade compliance requirements.
U.S. citizenship, required for U.S. export control compliance due to the nature of the work and technology access.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising business stakeholders on complex legal, regulatory or compliance matters in a corporate environment.
A combination of strong legal judgment, business partnership, executive presence and practical problem-solving skills.
10 years of relevant legal experience.
Experience with U.S. export regulations and global sanctions program requirements; knowledge of U.S. Customs requirements to support the International Trade Customs Director is helpful but not required.
Ability to build trusted client relationships in a corporate business setting and foster a client-service-oriented approach.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including strong executive presence.
Strong leadership capability, sound judgment, professional maturity, and the ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and hands-on contributor.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while providing practical, timely guidance to cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision while collaborating effectively across business teams and the legal organization.
Strong business acumen, with the ability to see the big picture while maintaining attention to detail and regulatory precision.
Compliance program, risk assessment, risk management or audit experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the global export compliance team, reporting to and providing support as needed to Carrier’s Trade Compliance Directors.
Support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of trade compliance policies, procedures, standard work and desk instructions, including for licensing and authorizations, investigations and facility management.
Provide practical legal advice and counseling on international trade and related geopolitical control laws, regulations and policies.
Monitor and advise on global changes in trade laws, regulations and related geopolitical controls.
Lead compliance enhancement initiatives with cross-functional stakeholders, including Engineering, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Digital Technology and other business partners.
Manage the corporate licensing program and related proactive government outreach for trade matters.
Lead and manage investigations of potential or suspected violations of export or sanctions regulations or company policy, including preparing disclosures to U.S. Government agencies when required and coordinating corrective actions.
Oversee complex transaction reviews involving multi-jurisdictional sanctions programs, export control regimes, sanctions compliance and geopolitical control considerations.
Contribute to the development and communication of international trade compliance program infrastructure, including leadership engagement, culture, awareness and training.
Prepare and present executive communications and training on trade compliance issues, obligations, opportunities and risk areas.
Participate in audits, internal reviews and investigations to identify compliance enhancement opportunities, develop corrective actions and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Work with Government Relations team members to monitor export and sanctions policy updates and engage in proactive advocacy with the government and trade associations.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage; wellness incentives.
Retirement benefits.
Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days.
Birth and adoption leave, parental leave, family and medical leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave and military leave.
Purchased vacation.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account.
Tuition assistance.
Short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.