Senior Counsel, International Trade Compliance- US Remote

$145,400 - $242,300/Yr

GE Aerospace - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Washington, DC

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Counsel, International Trade Compliance position at GE Aerospace involves providing leadership and oversight to ensure compliance with global export controls and sanctions laws. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to implement compliance measures, conduct audits, and engage with government officials. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting international business operations while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into potential non-compliance and resulting disclosures to government agencies in the U.S. and abroad.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to complete root cause assessments and oversee implementation of corrective actions to remediate identified enhancement opportunities.
• Draft policies and procedures and support development and deployment of policies, procedures, tools, and other infrastructure within ITC and within the business.
• Conduct audits and assessments of global sites, functions, and programs.
• Monitor proposed laws and regulations and provide advice to business stakeholders regarding implications and requirements on GEA's business strategy.
• Collaborate with ITC Leadership and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Engage Business Leadership to drive business execution.
• Participate in relevant trade compliance associations and industry group discussions.
• Lead engagement and communication with government officials, as required.
• Identify, analyze, and implement robust compliance systems and IT tools to enhance trade compliance; and undertake special projects and support other compliance program continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and must be a member in good standing of the bar of at least one U.S. state.
• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in International Trade Compliance.

Nice-to-haves

• In-house experience.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt and grow in an expanding organization.
• Commitment to compliance and integrity.
• Ability to collaborate among all levels of the ITC organization and business.
• Self-starter who can develop effective networks with internal customers and external stakeholders.
• Strong time management, prioritization, analytical, and organizational skills, with ability to meet deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Excellent customer relationship, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple initiatives, both collaboratively and independently;
• Experience in the application of non-U.S. export control and sanctions regulations.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.