CareerPlan

Counsel, Global Trade Compliance

Hawthorne, CAFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-11-11
On-siteCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Attorney subject matter expert for export controls, anti-corruption, and anti-boycott compliance supporting SpaceX launch, satellite, and AI programs.

Role type

Senior in-house counsel (trade compliance)

Builds

Global trade compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory authorization strategies for rocket and satellite systems

Domain

Aerospace & Defense / U.S. Export Controls (ITAR/EAR)

Required skills

U.S. export laws (ITAR/EAR), U.S. economic sanctions, anti-corruption/anti-boycott laws, regulatory liaison, license management, compliance investigations, policy drafting

Preferred skills

Non-U.S. export control laws (EU/UK), legal opinion drafting, due diligence, risk analysis, internal audit leadership

Technologies

Artificial intelligence tools for compliance optimization

Responsibilities

Provide expert advice on ITAR/EAR requirements; drive growth and improvement of export compliance program; partner with engineering on classification determinations; support engagement with federal regulators; prepare and manage export/sanctions licenses; lead non-compliance investigations; conduct internal compliance audits

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC