Regulatory Compliance Advisor

Wilson Sonsini•Seattle, WA

2d•$163,200 - $220,800•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson Sonsini is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Advisor to work with attorneys in the firm’s national security and trade practice. This role will assist clients with the preparation of compliance documentation related to international trade controls, FCC requirements, and other regulatory matters. The advisor will independently work with clients to prepare various compliance documents, train and oversee case assistants, track regulatory developments, support engagement with regulators, and prepare internal guidance and client alerts. The position also involves supporting business development efforts, including creating pitch materials and attending industry conferences. The primary location for this job posting is in Seattle, but other locations may be listed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required.
8+ years of relevant experience handling international trade compliance, FCC licensing, and other national security and related regulatory matters in a corporate compliance department or law firm required.
Expertise in managing in-house compliance programs, including management of international trade and FCC compliance matters.
Must possess a high level of attention to detail and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary client service.
Stellar project management and organizational skills.
Must possess good judgment, intuition and problem solving skills.
Must be reliable and dependable.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and capability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization in various functions and locations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients.
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a team of compliance professionals preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently work with clients to prepare compliance documentation, including export, FCC, and NOAA license applications, classification analyses, technology control plans, registration statements, annual and semi-annual reports, and other compliance program documentation.
Train and oversee the work of case assistants on export controls and FCC licensing.
Track regulatory developments, support engagement with regulators, prepare and edit internal guidance, create client alerts, and other substantive non-billable materials.
Support business development efforts through development of pitch materials, attendance at aerospace and defense industry-focused conferences, and development of client alerts related to national security, trade topics and other regulatory matters.
Support other team projects on an as needed basis.
Maintain compliance with all firm policies and procedures.