Senior Counsel, Export Controls
On-site · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Senior Counsel, Export Controls provides legal subject-matter expertise on ITAR, export controls, and cybersecurity for the company’s U.S. operations. Serves as primary counsel on ITAR classifications, licensing, and jurisdictional determinations under the USML; guides CMMC and cybersecurity compliance; advises cross-functionally on export-controlled technologies and secure data environments; drafts and negotiates export-related agreements (TAAs, MLAs, NDAs) involving controlled data; supports export licensing, reexports, and deemed exports; liaises with the DDTC and DoD stakeholders; collaborates with compliance, IT, and security to strengthen data governance; oversees audits and disclosures related to ITAR/export compliance; develops training on ITAR, CMMC, and evolving regulatory requirements; monitors regulatory developments and promotes ICARE values.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
- Minimum 7+ years of experience advising on ITAR, export controls, and/or government contracts within a law firm, corporate legal department, or U.S. government agency
- Deep expertise in ITAR, including USML classification, licensing, and compliance program design
- Experience supporting or advising on CMMC, NIST frameworks, or cybersecurity compliance in a government contracting environment
- Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally with engineering, IT, operations, and leadership teams
- Proven experience managing investigations, audits, and voluntary disclosures
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulations into actionable business guidance
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required to meet ITAR regulatory requirements
- Admission to at least one U.S. state bar, in good standing
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