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TechnipFMC · 1 day ago

Global Trade Compliance Legal Counsel

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry through innovation and collaboration. The Global Trade Compliance Legal Counsel will provide legal advice on Trade Compliance, focusing on global Sanctions and Export Controls, while managing compliance matters and collaborating with various teams to uphold the company's standards.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Management

Responsibilities

Manage global Trade Compliance matters, including export controls, sanctions requirements, and anti-boycott issues

Provide legal guidance on complex export controls compliance, developing and implementing processes under ITAR and EAR regulations

Support product classification activities, ensuring accurate classification of EAR and USML goods, software, and technology

Deliver global training programs on due diligence, targeted sanctions, and export control requirements for business teams

Coordinate export control reviews and licensing requirements for international projects and global sales/procurement with Product Classification and Licensing teams

Recommend and implement updates to Trade Compliance policies, processes, and guidance materials to maintain global compliance standards

Conduct due diligence reviews for new tenders, contracts, and business partners, including Restricted Party Screenings and ownership structure analysis to ensure compliance with U.S. and global sanctions

Collaborate with external legal counsel and internal stakeholders to address complex compliance issues and ensure adherence to global trade laws

Qualification

Global trade complianceExport controls expertiseSanctions knowledgeLegal degreeLeadership capabilitiesMicrosoft Office proficiencyPlanning skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinkingDecision-making skills

Required

Law degree from the U.S., EU, UK, Norway, or equivalent from another relevant jurisdiction

5+ years of legal experience in global trade compliance, with expertise in sanctions and export controls

Deep knowledge of global sanctions regimes, including U.S. SDN, SSI, Entity Lists, Military End User restrictions, EU Consolidated List, and similar frameworks

Expertise in 'dual-use' export controls, including U.S. EAR licensing requirements, End User Declarations, and global dual-use regulations (EU, UK, Norwegian authorities)

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with global teams across functions such as Executive Leadership, Sales, Engineering, and Finance

Proven leadership and change management capabilities in matrix organizations, with experience managing global project teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels

Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency and strong ability to work independently under minimal supervision, making strategic decisions amidst ambiguity and incomplete data

Strong planning, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, with unwavering ethics, integrity, and a commitment to collaboration in fast-paced global environments