Director, Legal - Security & Trade Compliance

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Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admission to atleast 1 state bar

5+ years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Demonstrate expertise in US export and import laws, including ITAR and EAR

Act as the liaison with the U.S

Department of State, Commerce, Treasury, and Customs

Oversee the company's Trade Compliance program:

Guidance and Interpretation: Provide legal guidance and interpretation of US trade requirements, statutes, and regulations

Agreement Review: Review Department of State agreements, including Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing License Agreements, and Distribution Agreements

Classification Oversight: Oversee export classifications, country of origin determinations, and HTS classifications for components, goods, equipment, and services

License Review: Review export and import licenses and permits from the Departments of State and Commerce

Lead the continuous improvement and implementation of the trade compliance framework

Monitor regulatory developments and collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with new laws and regulations

Provide trade compliance training

Perform internal compliance reviews and lead corrective actions

Conduct compliance assessments of license and agreement files

Manage 3+ individuals within the trade compliance team

FSO Responsibilities (30%):

Oversee FOCI Mitigation Program to ensure the day-to-day implementation and coordination of the Company's Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation program to maintain Facility Clearance, including:

Maintain and revise FOCI mitigation documents to ensure accuracy and completeness

Conduct required security checks

Submit and manage FOCI mitigation agreements, revisions, approval requests, and related documents

Maintain security bulletin boards

Oversee clearance submissions and maintenance

Coordinate with the SSO on physical security matters

Act as the primary liaison with DCSA and IS Representatives

Provide legal advice during GSC and BOD meetings

Serve on the Company's Insider Threat Committee

Continuously improve policies, processes, and procedures for FOCI mitigation and compliance with security requirements

Deliver comprehensive training on the FOCI mitigation program

Conduct internal risk assessments, develop corrective action plans, and lead the closure of findings

Stay updated on US security rules and regulations, and lead efforts to implement tactical and strategic solutions

Manage and lead the Facility Security Officer team

Job description

TCO Legal Responsibilities (70%):

• Demonstrate expertise in US export and import laws, including ITAR and EAR.

• Act as the liaison with the U.S. Department of State, Commerce, Treasury, and Customs.

• Oversee the company's Trade Compliance program:

• Guidance and Interpretation: Provide legal guidance and interpretation of US trade requirements, statutes, and regulations.

• Agreement Review: Review Department of State agreements, including Technical Assistance Agreements, Manufacturing License Agreements, and Distribution Agreements.

• Classification Oversight: Oversee export classifications, country of origin determinations, and HTS classifications for components, goods, equipment, and services.

• License Review: Review export and import licenses and permits from the Departments of State and Commerce.

• Lead the continuous improvement and implementation of the trade compliance framework.

• Monitor regulatory developments and collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with new laws and regulations.

• Provide trade compliance training.

• Perform internal compliance reviews and lead corrective actions.

• Conduct compliance assessments of license and agreement files.

• Manage 3+ individuals within the trade compliance team.

FSO Responsibilities (30%):

Oversee FOCI Mitigation Program to ensure the day-to-day implementation and coordination of the Company's Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigation program to maintain Facility Clearance, including:

• Maintain and revise FOCI mitigation documents to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Conduct required security checks.

• Submit and manage FOCI mitigation agreements, revisions, approval requests, and related documents.

• Maintain security bulletin boards.

• Oversee clearance submissions and maintenance.

• Coordinate with the SSO on physical security matters.

• Act as the primary liaison with DCSA and IS Representatives.

• Provide legal advice during GSC and BOD meetings.

• Serve on the Company's Insider Threat Committee.

• Continuously improve policies, processes, and procedures for FOCI mitigation and compliance with security requirements.

• Deliver comprehensive training on the FOCI mitigation program.

• Conduct internal risk assessments, develop corrective action plans, and lead the closure of findings.

• Stay updated on US security rules and regulations, and lead efforts to implement tactical and strategic solutions.

• Manage and lead the Facility Security Officer team.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD)

• Admission to atleast 1 state bar

• 5+ years of relevant experience

• Successful completion of the FSO Program or FSO certification preferred

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred

• Management experience preferred

• Government contractor experience a plus