Global Trade Compliance Counsel (Short-Term)

Our client is a worldwide telecommunications company that offers voice, data and video services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

We are looking for a Global Trade Compliance Counsel (Short-Term) who will advise on global trade controls and sanctions and will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance with U.S., EU, and UK regulatory frameworks. 

Location: Washington D.C. – Hybrid (likely T, W, and Thurs in office)
Position: Global Trade Compliance Counsel (Short-Term)
Pay: $86.42/hr. on W2
Duration: 4 months (please take note that this is an URGENT REQUEST for leave coverage)

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief note outlining your relevant experience.

Role Summary
We are seeking an attorney to join our compliance team on a short-term basis as Global Trade Compliance Counsel. This role will advise on global trade controls and sanctions and will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance with U.S., EU, and UK regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and a practical approach to complex regulatory questions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate trade compliance provisions in commercial agreements, including NDAs, with a focus on risk mitigation and operational clarity.
• Advise on procedures for screening customers, vendors, and counterparties against restricted and denied party lists.
• Evaluate and approve outbound payments involving higher-risk jurisdictions, ensuring controls align with sanctions considerations.
• Provide clear, actionable guidance on U.S., EU, and UK trade and sanctions laws and regulations.
• Advise on deemed export and re-export controls, including technology transfers.
• Coordinate and respond to Know Your Customer (KYC) and due diligence questionnaires from financial institutions and counterparties.
• Interpret and apply the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to business operations and transactions.
• Advise on economic sanctions, embargoes, and related restrictions, including licensing and exceptions.
• Triage and resolve complex, time-sensitive trade compliance issues, escalating and partnering with stakeholders as needed.
  

• 6 years of experience in trade compliance, export controls, and sanctions within a law firm or in-house environment.
• Strong knowledge of EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, and relevant EU/UK regimes.
• Experience with screening tools, internal controls, and escalation frameworks.
• Exceptional drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• JD or equivalent legal qualification preferred; in-house counsel experience a plus.

This particular client may require all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.

 
About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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