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Deloitte · 1 month ago

Senior Counsel, Trade Controls

Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network, delivering strategic programs and services. The Senior Counsel - Trade Controls & Sanctions Compliance will provide expert legal advice on export controls and economic sanctions, ensuring compliance while offering strategic guidance.

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Responsibilities

Provide expert legal advice and guidance to Deloitte member firms and Deloitte Global on economic sanctions and export controls, including developing policies and procedures and performing export control classification
Monitor changes in trade laws and regulations that may impact Deloitte Global and Deloitte member firms and advise Deloitte member firm and Deloitte Global leaders on emerging issues
Provide oral and written counsel and propose operational solutions to complex, cross-border matters implicating U.S. export controls and sanctions compliance
Monitor and interpret geopolitical developments and translate them into clear, actionable guidance, and provide support to Deloitte Global and Deloitte member firm business leaders in their understanding of economic sanctions and export controls
Partner effectively across functions at Deloitte Global, including the Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes Compliance team, to achieve objectives in a productive and collaborative manner, including enhancing awareness, promoting compliance, and driving the adoption of best practices
As needed, provide support and guidance in diverse other regulatory areas, including anti-corruption and AML compliance

Qualification

US trade regulationExport controlsEconomic sanctionsNon-U.S. sanctions regimesCross-cultural communicationCreative legal thinkingAnalytical skillsCuriosityVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), or equivalent law degree from a highly regarded law school
Minimum 7 years as a practicing attorney, with demonstrated experience advising clients in export controls and sanctions laws at a major law firm or in the legal department of a corporation, professional services organization, and/or governmental agency
Experience with US trade regulation, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, BIS, and other economic sanctions and export controls programs, from the investigatory, litigation/enforcement, and policy perspectives, including experience with classification under US export controls
Demonstrated proficiency with non-U.S. sanctions regimes (e.g., EU, UK, UN, and other international frameworks)
Excellent cross-cultural communicator who can use appropriate (and varied) interpersonal skills with Deloitte member firm and Deloitte Global leaders to provide legal and strategic counsel and guidance
Proven track record of creative legal thinking and developing solutions to cross-border challenges while successfully navigating the regulatory landscape
Strong analytic and critical thinking skills and extremely strong verbal and written communication skills
Curiosity and energy for learning, interest in technology, AI, and innovation and developments in regulations

Benefits

Comprehensive variety of programs and resources to support your health and well-being

Company

Deloitte

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Deloitte is a business consulting company that offers audit, consulting, financial advisory, and tax services.

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Funding

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Anne Muraya
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Joe Ucuzoglu
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