[Hiring] Legal Director, Global Trade Compliance Counsel @Arrow Electronics

Role Description

The person hired for the position of Legal Counsel Director, Global Trade Compliance will provide subject matter expertise and legal advice to Arrow Electronics and its global trade compliance organization regarding various U.S. and international trade laws, in particular import and export controls, sanctions and antiboycott laws. In addition to providing legal counsel, this person will lead the global trade compliance organization.

• Monitor U.S. and foreign export regulations for potential applicability to Arrow.
• Provide advice and counsel on trade compliance matters, including activities relating to:
  • U.S. and international sanctions regimes
  • The Harmonized Tariff Schedule
  • Customs federal regulations
  • NAFTA
  • Entry processes
  • Valuation
  • Informed compliance methods
• Advise on export licensing and other authorizations, coordinating with the business leadership to identify compliant solutions.
• Provide guidance on State and Commerce Department export license applications, Commodity Jurisdictions, Advisory Opinions, Commodity Classifications, and other export compliance documents.
• Respond promptly to requests from internal clients and summarize and clearly communicate legal risks.
• Collaborate with various business units, Arrow legal colleagues, external legal counsel, and corporate departments to assure compliance with applicable international trade regulations worldwide.
• Conduct general review of business contract terms and conditions concerning trade compliance.
• Lead a large global team.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking: capable of providing clear and balanced support on a broad range of strategic and complex management and product issues.
• Driving results: solutions and results-oriented style with a high degree of analytical ability and proven problem-solving skills.
• Leading change: ability to thrive and quickly adapt to change, leading others through change in a dynamic, fast-paced industry and work environment.
• Collaborating and influencing effectively: builds strong relationships and partnerships within and outside of the company.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with an open, honest and direct communication style.
• Demonstrated ability in collaborating with various internal constituencies to affect both compliance and effective business operations.
• Business acumen and a demonstrated ability to provide legal and compliance advice in the context of international trade compliance matters.
• Ability to provide counsel through clear and concise written and oral communications to the Arrow law and business teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) 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 (CO bar or ability for reciprocity preferred).
• This role will perform work covered by International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Viable candidates for this position must be eligible for an export license or be a U.S. Person.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
• Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities