Legal Director, Global Trade Compliance Counsel

Arrow Electronics•US-VA-Virginia (Remote Employees), NV

1d•$204,800 - $302,500•Remote

About The Position

The Legal Director, Global Trade Compliance Counsel provides subject matter expertise and legal advice to Arrow Electronics and its global trade compliance organization on U.S. and international trade laws, particularly import and export controls, sanctions, and antiboycott laws. In addition to providing legal counsel, the role leads the global trade compliance organization and a large global team. The position advises business leaders and internal clients on trade compliance matters, supports compliant business solutions, and collaborates with business units, Arrow legal colleagues, external counsel, and corporate departments. The role also reviews business contract terms and conditions concerning trade compliance, communicates legal risks, and supports trade policies, procedures, training, and communications. Travel is required. The job may be based in Centennial, Colorado, or performed remotely; the posting identifies Virginia as the location for remote employees.

Requirements

At least five years of combined experience in U.S. export control laws and regulations, embargoes, sanctions, denied parties, and/or antiboycott requirements at a law firm or in-house with a multinational corporation.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
Must be eligible for an export license or be a U.S. Person, as the role involves work covered by International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Strategic thinking and the ability to provide clear, balanced support on strategic and complex management and product issues.
Solutions- and results-oriented approach, strong analytical ability, and proven problem-solving skills.
Ability to adapt to change and lead others through change in a dynamic, fast-paced industry and work environment.
Ability to collaborate and influence effectively, build relationships and partnerships, and navigate a matrixed corporate structure.
Effective communication at all organizational levels, with an open, honest, direct, and empathetic communication style.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal constituencies to support both compliance and effective business operations.
Business acumen and ability to provide legal and compliance advice in international trade compliance matters.
Ability to provide clear and concise written and oral counsel to Arrow legal and business teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Nice To Haves

Colorado bar membership or ability to obtain admission through reciprocity.
Experience with U.S. Government contracting rules and regulations, such as FAR and DFARS.
Experience working with trade compliance requirements of maquiladoras and Free Trade Zones.

Responsibilities

Monitor U.S. and foreign export regulations for potential applicability to Arrow.
Provide legal advice on trade compliance matters, including U.S. and international sanctions regimes, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, NAFTA, entry processes, valuation, and informed compliance methods.
Advise on export licensing and other authorizations, coordinating with business leadership to identify compliant solutions.
Provide guidance on State and Commerce Department export license applications, Commodity Jurisdictions, Advisory Opinions, Commodity Classifications, and other export compliance documents.
Respond promptly to internal client requests and clearly communicate legal risks.
Collaborate with business units, Arrow legal colleagues, external legal counsel, and corporate departments to support compliance with international trade regulations worldwide while achieving strategic and operational objectives.
Counsel on trade issues, policies, procedures, training, and communications.
Conduct general reviews of business contract terms and conditions concerning trade compliance.
Lead the global trade compliance organization and a large global team.