Trade Legal & Compliance Consultant

Our client, a global technology organization, is seeking a Trade Legal & Compliance Consultant to join their team. As a Trade Legal & Compliance Consultant, you will support the Trade Legal & Compliance (TLC) organization, specifically assisting the Classification, Licensing, and Transactions (XLT) group. The ideal candidate will bring deep subject matter expertise, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex export regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders.

Job Title:Trade Legal & Compliance Consultant

Location: New York City, NY - Remote 

Pay Range:  120-140 W2

What's the Job?

• Provide high-level subject matter expertise and technical project support across export classification, licensing, and transaction-related compliance activities during an interim eight-month sabbatical coverage period.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support complex export classification and licensing decisions, including evaluating regulatory risks tied to business transactions and technology transfers.
• Deliver practical guidance on applicable export control requirements, helping teams make compliant decisions that align with global trade obligations.
• Support M&A-related trade compliance due diligence, including assistance with licensing matters and review of export license portfolios as needed.
• Contribute to consistent and effective compliance practices across global business operations by helping drive clarity, documentation, and repeatable processes.

What's Needed?

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in global trade compliance, preferably in an in-house legal or corporate environment.
• Proven experience coordinating cross-functional projects or complex legal and regulatory initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and SCOMET regulations, with hands-on experience in classification categories 3, 4, or 5.
• Significant experience navigating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due diligence and supporting complex export license portfolios.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to apply advanced export classification and licensing expertise to real-world, high-impact compliance decisions.
• Engage with cross-functional teams across Legal, Engineering, Product, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to solve complex trade compliance challenges.
• Support M&A trade compliance due diligence and help ensure regulatory risk is translated into actionable guidance.
• Contribute to consistent, effective export compliance practices across global operations.
• Work on an interim eight-month sabbatical coverage assignment that leverages your subject matter leadership and project execution skills.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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