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CORPORATE SENIOR COUNSEL I- TRADE COMPLIANCE

HII
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026
Req ID: 46428

Team: N358 LEGAL

Entity: HII Corporate Office

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Meet HII’s Corporate Team

HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

HII has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Counsel, Division Trade Compliance for our Mission Technologies division, at our Arlington, VA Corporate office!

This position will report directly to the Assistant General Counsel and Director of International Trade Compliance.The ideal candidate has extremely strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. With divisional focus and responsibilities, the candidate will provide legal advice and counsel related to Mission Technologies’ international trade transactions and requirements; collaborate daily with incumbent Trade Compliance Manager; refine policies and procedures to facilitate compliant and efficient international trade operations; conduct risk-based legal analyses of international trade issues; liaison with US government regulators; and proactively partner with relevant Mission Technologies business leaders and stakeholders.

This position will have a secondary responsibility for executing Mission Technologies’ Compliance Plan, including: supporting annual evaluation and risk assessments; supporting quarterly Compliance Council products; on-site compliance support to Mission Technologies’ US-based operations; supporting Mission Technologies’ third-party representatives due diligence process; and day-to-day liaison with Mission Technologies’ Compliance Program Manager.

Must Have

Juris Doctor Law degree and 6 years of experience

Nice to Have

International Trade Compliance Experience

Internal Investigation Experience

Defense Industry and/or USG Experience

Government Contracts Experience

In-House Legal Experience

Active Security Clearance

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.

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