Global Trade Compliance Director & Counsel

nVent•St Louis, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead nVent’s global trade compliance program, including strategy, governance, risk assessments, policies, procedures, controls, and continuous improvement, in alignment with Ethics and Compliance leadership and business priorities. Provision of legal advice and operational execution guidance for the global trade compliance program, working collaboratively with key stakeholders to translate applicable laws and regulations into practical, standardized business processes and controls. Assess the impact of global import, export, customs, sanctions, and related regulatory developments on nVent’s businesses, products, customers, and supply chains, and lead timely implementation of required changes. Lead, develop, and appropriately resource a high-performing global trade compliance team, fostering employee engagement, accountability, innovation, and alignment with the program’s purpose and priorities. Partner with stakeholders to embed trade compliance requirements into business processes, systems, and decision-making. Oversee risk-based training and communications that increase awareness, reinforce governance and control requirements, and address higher-risk activities by country, region, function, and role. Establish and monitor controls for restricted-party screening, sanctions, embargoes, end-use and end-user restrictions, and escalation and resolution of potential matches. Direct trade compliance due diligence and integration for acquisitions, divestitures, new products, new markets, and material supply-chain or business changes. Manage and provide legal counsel on government inquiries, audits, investigations, disclosures, and enforcement matters, and oversee related corrective actions and remediation. Develop analytics, metrics, and periodic reporting to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends and control gaps, support data-driven decisions, and communicate material risks and progress to leadership and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Juris Doctor required
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
8+ years of international trade compliance experience within a global organization
Responsibility for import and export compliance
Demonstrated experience leading a global team and program
Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, technology, or other complex global supply-chain operations
Experience interacting with customs authorities and other government agencies, including handling government investigations, disclosures, audits, and remediation
Expert knowledge and understanding of global trade laws and regulations including those administered by CBP, BIS, OFAC, DDTC or similar global regulatory agency requirements
Strong knowledge of Global (including US, Latin America, EU, EMEA/I, APAC) import/export compliance regulations
Strong executive communication and change-management skills
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams in a global matrix environment
Ability to translate complex trade laws and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable business controls

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of government procurement and domestic-content certification requirements, including the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)

Responsibilities

Lead nVent’s global trade compliance program, including strategy, governance, risk assessments, policies, procedures, controls, and continuous improvement.
Provide legal advice and operational execution guidance for the global trade compliance program.
Assess the impact of global import, export, customs, sanctions, and related regulatory developments on nVent’s businesses, products, customers, and supply chains.
Lead, develop, and appropriately resource a high-performing global trade compliance team.
Partner with stakeholders to embed trade compliance requirements into business processes, systems, and decision-making.
Oversee risk-based training and communications.
Establish and monitor controls for restricted-party screening, sanctions, embargoes, end-use and end-user restrictions, and escalation and resolution of potential matches.
Direct trade compliance due diligence and integration for acquisitions, divestitures, new products, new markets, and material supply-chain or business changes.
Manage and provide legal counsel on government inquiries, audits, investigations, disclosures, and enforcement matters.
Develop analytics, metrics, and periodic reporting to evaluate program effectiveness.