Legal Director, Global Trade Compliance Counsel

About the role

Arrow Electronics is looking for a Legal Director, Global Trade Compliance Counsel to advise the company and its global trade compliance organization on U.S. and international trade laws, especially import and export controls, sanctions and antiboycott laws. The role also leads a large global team. The position is based in Centennial, CO, with remote work available.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor U.S. and foreign export regulations for potential applicability to Arrow.
• Advise on trade compliance matters, including sanctions regimes, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs regulations, NAFTA, entry processes, valuation and informed compliance methods.
• Advise on export licensing and other authorizations, coordinating with business leadership to identify compliant solutions.
• Guide 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, legal colleagues, external counsel and corporate departments on compliance, policy, procedures, training and communications.
• Review business contract terms and conditions related to trade compliance.
• Lead a large global team.

Required profile

• Minimum of five years of combined experience in U.S. export control laws and regulations, embargoes, sanctions, denied parties and/or anti-boycott requirements, at a law firm or in-house with a multinational corporation.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (Colorado bar or ability for reciprocity preferred).
• Eligibility for an export license or U.S. person status (citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees and asylees).
• Strategic, results-oriented and collaborative, able to work in a matrixed organization and communicate clearly at all levels.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Nice to have: experience with U.S. government contracting rules (FAR, DFARS) and with trade compliance requirements of maquiladoras and Free Trade Zones.

What we offer

• Hiring range of $204,800 to $302,500, depending on location, experience, education and skill level.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with matching contributions, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Health savings account or health reimbursement account options, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.