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GE Aerospace · 9 hours ago

Senior Counsel, Investigations, International Trade Compliance

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$188K/yr - $280K/yr

5+ years exp

GE Aerospace is a leading company in the aerospace sector focused on compliance with international trade laws. The Senior Counsel for Investigations will lead investigations into potential non-compliance, oversee internal and external counsel, and provide guidance on trade compliance matters.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead investigations into potential non-compliance of the ITAR, the EAR, and other applicable U.S. and non-U.S. regulations, and draft resulting disclosures for submission to government agencies

Provide support for the Company’s matter tracking systems and metrics, government filings, and developing process enhancements

Oversee investigations led by and disclosures prepared by internal and external counsel

Coordinate with internal stakeholders to complete root cause assessments and implement corrective actions to remediate identified enhancement opportunities

Brief senior leadership on ongoing investigations, trends, and compliance risks

Monitor proposed laws and regulations and provide advice to business stakeholders regarding implications and requirements

Collaborate with ITC Leadership and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and business execution, leveraging Lean business tools (e.g., KPIs, Bowlers, Action Plans) to execute investigation and disclosure program and drive process efficiencies

Support the design & implementation of ITC program analytics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement

Participate in relevant trade compliance associations and industry group discussions

Support engagement and communication with government officials

Implement robust compliance tools (including policies, procedures, and IT solutions), to enhance trade compliance controls, and undertake special projects and support other compliance program continuous improvement initiatives

Qualification

JD from accredited law schoolTrade compliance experienceInvestigating regulatory violationsIn-house experienceArms Export Control ActNon-U.S. export regulationsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTime managementCollaboration skills

Required

JD from an accredited law school

Member in good standing of the bar of at least one U.S. state

A minimum of 5 to 8 years of professional experience investigating alleged or actual regulatory/legal or company code of conduct violations

A minimum of 3 years of advising on or otherwise investigating trade compliance, sanctions, or related matters

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

Preferred

In-house experience

Significant experience with the Arms Export Control Act and its implementing regulations, the International Traffic in Arms Regulation and 22 CFR parts 120-130

Flexibility and willingness to adapt and grow in an expanding organization

Commitment to compliance and integrity

Ability to collaborate among all levels of the ITC organization and business

Self-starter who can develop effective networks with internal customers and external stakeholders

Strong time management, prioritization, analytical, and organizational skills, with ability to meet deadlines and achieve desired results

Excellent customer relationship, communication, and interpersonal skills

Adaptable and capable of managing multiple initiatives, both collaboratively and independently

Experience in the application of non-U.S. export control and sanctions regulations