Trade Compliance Counsel

Anthropic•Washington, DC

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems. About the role We are hiring a Trade Compliance Counsel to help build and mature our sanctions and export controls compliance programs at Anthropic In this role, you will provide strategic legal advice on U.S. and international trade compliance matters, including economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and export controls administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and other regulatory bodies. You will play a critical role in shaping Anthropic's approach to trade compliance as we scale, advising on the development of robust compliance programs that support our mission to develop AI systems that are safe, beneficial, and understandable.

Requirements

A JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
At least 10-12 years of experience advising on U.S. sanctions and export control laws, with a strong understanding of OFAC sanctions programs, the EAR, and related regulatory frameworks
Experience advising technology companies on trade compliance matters, particularly in areas such as cloud computing, AI, semiconductors, or other emerging technologies subject to U.S. export controls
Experience building or maturing trade compliance programs in a high-growth or scaling environment
Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment, including in areas without established precedent
Experience engaging with government authorities such as BIS, OFAC, and DDTC, including on licensing, interpretive guidance, or enforcement matters
Ability to excel at cross-functional collaboration and effectively communicate complex legal concepts to technical, compliance, and business teams
Comfort with ambiguity and sound judgment in novel or evolving regulatory areas
Passion about responsible AI development and Anthropic's mission

Nice To Haves

A mix of law firm and in-house experience
Experience at a hyper-scaling tech company or in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with non-U.S. export control and sanctions regimes (e.g., EU, UK)
Experience at or working with closely with OFAC, BIS, DDTC, or other government agencies responsible for administering trade controls

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel on U.S. and international sanctions and export control laws and regulations, including OFAC sanctions programs, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and other applicable trade control regimes
Advise on the application of sanctions and export controls to Anthropic's products, services, business operations, and commercial transactions
Support the development and maturation of Anthropic's sanctions and export controls compliance programs, including policies, procedures, and controls
Partner with Integrity, Compliance, Security, Finance, People, and Operations teams to implement scalable trade compliance solutions as the company grows
Advise on sanctions and export control considerations in customer and third-party transactions, including contract negotiations and due diligence
Support customer-facing teams in addressing trade compliance queries from commercial partners and enterprise customers
Monitor legal and regulatory developments in sanctions and export controls, and advise leadership on their implications for Anthropic's business
Manage engagement and communications with relevant government agencies, including BIS, OFAC, and other authorities as needed
Support internal investigations and voluntary disclosures relating to potential trade compliance matters
Develop and deliver training to employees on sanctions and export control requirements
Advise on the intersection of trade compliance and national security law in coordination with Anthropic’s national security legal counsel, including on matters where sanctions or export control considerations overlap with broader security concerns relating to frontier AI