Legal Advisor - Trade

Why Verifone

For more than 30 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide.

Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it’s developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success.

What's exciting about the role

Verifone is looking for a Legal Advisor to join the Verifone Global Compliance team. The right candidate has experience in trade, sanction compliance and governance (DOJ, SEC) while having strategic oversight, is action driven and motivated towards further building and shaping the Verifone Compliance Program. This role will work cross-functionally with stakeholders to strengthen the Verifone Global Compliance Program. Verifone is a renowned and established company providing its merchants globally with payment terminals that include a global operation and a strong payments presence.

The position will report directly to the Director Compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a global compliance program with focus on Trade and Corporate crime prevention which complies with US and trade regulations applicable to the Verifone business, including FCPA, sanctions, export controls, freight, customs duty
• Support Verifone to identify risks and mitigations within the global compliance program as well as other compliance activities.
• Provide compliance expertise, advocacy, and leadership guidance on sanctions and freight, customs duty and trade compliance.
• Training and educate stakeholders and performers on their roles and responsibilities under the compliance program
• Perform compliance risk assessments, analyze gaps and manage closing potential gaps on the current operations and develop assessments to roll out new initiatives.
• Prepare senior management reporting.
• Create and manage a repository for global compliance program documentation (i.e. export analysis requests, export license requests, FCPA analysis)
• Industry Trends & Advocacy - Responsibilities include monitoring industry trends and advising leadership on regulatory changes.
• Partner closely with internal teams—including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Legal—to ensure compliant import/export activities, sanction compliance, licensing, and documentation while enabling business growth.
• Determine export/import license requirements and submit license applications as needed for the Department of State, Department of Commerce, and Office of Foreign Asset Controls.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain on the import and export of items and materials ensuring compliance with any special handling requirements while maintaining efficient delivery timelines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience on US Trade & export control and FCPA compliance applied in an international environment (with focus on Asia)
• Possible prior engagement with government agencies like the DOJ, OFAC, CBP or BIS.
• Experience with import and export of goods that are produced in international factories.
• Governance & strategic expertise.
• Proven Knowledge of and experience with laws and regulations in the financial sector.
• Highly analytical with attention to detail.
• Prior experience with implementing a Global Trade Compliance Program including drafting policies, procedures and implementation.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of work.
• Ability to work proactive, independently and collaboratively, depending on the situation.
• Leadership skills, negotiation skills, stakeholder management, and crisis response handling.
• Must have a strong understanding of global trade regulations, including the EAR, ITAR, FCPA, OFAC sanctions, U.S. Customs and foreign trade control.
• Experience in requesting and managing a BIS license application is a plus.

Our commitment

Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.