Senior Counsel, Trade Compliance

PHINIA • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

PHINIA is seeking a highly experienced Senior Counsel, Trade Compliance to lead and manage global trade compliance matters. This role requires deep expertise in export controls, sanctions, ITAR/EAR regulations, and international trade laws. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of advising multinational corporations on complex trade compliance issues and implementing robust compliance programs. This role reports to PHINIA’s Chief Compliance Officer.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission to practice law in the U.S.
• 7+ years of professional experience in trade compliance law, with significant exposure to export controls and sanctions.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. export control regulations, U.S. and EU sanctions, and global trade laws.
• Familiarity with product classification systems and licensing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage complex projects and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• Experience interacting with U.S. government agencies.
• Prior in-house counsel experience in a global organization.
• Prior experience in a multinational manufacturing or automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on U.S. and international trade regulations, including sanctions and export control regimes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain PHINIA’s global trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on PHINIA’s operations.
• Advise senior leadership on trade compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct risk assessments related to export controls, sanctions, and cross-border transactions.
• Provide guidance on complex licensing requirements and exemptions.
• Oversee the export control classification of PHINIA products and technology.
• Manage export license applications and ensure timely approvals.
• Design and deliver training programs for employees on trade compliance obligations.
• Promote a culture of compliance across global operations.
• Lead internal investigations related to potential trade compliance violations.
• Interface with government agencies during audits, inquiries, or enforcement actions.
• Prepare voluntary disclosures and manage corrective actions when necessary.
• Partner with supply chain, procurement, engineering, and sales teams to ensure compliance with export controls and sanctions in day-to-day operations.
• Support M&A due diligence for trade compliance risks.

Benefits

• We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization.
• Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation.
• We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans.
• Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.
• We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers.
• These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees