Director Legal & Compliance

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd•Broomfield, CO

2m•Onsite

About The Position

Pilatus is hiring a Director Legal & Compliance to join our team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd’s legal and compliance functions, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across its operations. This role provides strategic legal guidance to executive leadership and serves as the primary authority for legal, regulatory, and trade compliance matters. A successful individual in this position will develop, implement, and maintain company-wide compliance programs, manage legal risk, and support the organization’s business objectives while ensuring ethical and lawful operations and act as a central point of contact for Legal, Compliance, and Trade Compliance. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd!

Requirements

Master’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business, or a related field; Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification strongly preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal, compliance, and/or trade compliance roles, preferably in an international or regulated industry
Proven experience leading and developing compliance or legal professionals
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership and collaborate effectively with Group-level stakeholders
Experience working with external counsel, regulators, and compliance service providers

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional certifications or bar admission are a plus

Responsibilities

Develops, formalizes, and maintains a comprehensive legal and compliance framework, including an export management and compliance program, based on existing policies, procedures, Group standards, and industry best practices
Ensures company-wide compliance with applicable domestic and international laws and regulations, including corporate, commercial, employment, trade, and regulatory requirements (ITAR, EAR, OFAC, CBP, and other relevant laws)
Provides legal advice and guidance to executive management and internal stakeholders on business transactions, contracts, regulatory matters, and risk mitigation strategies
Acts as the primary Legal & Compliance liaison to the Group General Counsel, ensuring alignment with Group policies, escalation of material legal and compliance matters, and consistent application of legal standards
Reviews, drafts, negotiates, and manages commercial contracts, including customer, supplier, service, distribution, licensing, and confidentiality agreements
Oversees the company’s commercial contracts lifecycle, including contract templates, approval processes, risk assessment, execution, amendments, and record retention
Monitors restricted and denied parties lists, U.S. sanctions programs, and “Know Your Customer” requirements to ensure compliance and prevent prohibited transactions
Designs and delivers legal and compliance training programs for employees, with a focus on trade compliance, ethics, and regulatory awareness
Supports strategic initiatives, cross-functional projects, and other duties as assigned by the VP & CFO and, where appropriate, in coordination with the Group General Counsel
Directly manages and oversees the Trade Compliance Manager, providing strategic direction, oversight, and support for export, import, and customs compliance activities
Coordinates with external counsel and the Group Legal function on complex or high-risk legal matters, as appropriate
Monitors changes in laws and regulations affecting the business and communicate relevant updates and risk assessments to senior management and other stakeholders
Conducts and oversees periodic internal audits and compliance reviews to ensure ongoing adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
Continuously improves and adapts legal and compliance programs to align with evolving regulatory requirements, Group governance standards, and business needs

Benefits

11 paid holidays a year
15 days of paid vacation time
6 days of paid sick/personal time
20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage
80% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for family coverage
Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage annually
Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $3,000 for family coverage annually
401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
Tuition assistance available annually after the first year