Senior Principal, Global Trade Compliance Counsel

Location: Los Angeles, California; Melbourne, Florida; Londonderry, New Hampshire; Rochester, New York; Plano, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; or Arlington, Virginia, United States. On-site 9/80 schedule: 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Salary: $184,000–$341,500 in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, D.C. and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas; $160,000–$297,000 in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Vermont, and Virginia.

Company

hirify.global develops end-to-end defense technology solutions connecting space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for national security missions.

What you will do

• Advise internal stakeholders on export controls and sanctions under EAR, ITAR, CBP, and OFAC regulations.
• Lead investigations into reportable compliance incidents and prepare related correspondence and voluntary self-disclosures for regulators.
• Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and controls aligned with regulatory requirements, industry practices, and Consent Agreement requirements.
• Manage global trade considerations for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including negotiations, transactional due diligence, and pre- and post-closing compliance.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments, internal audits, self-assessments, and site-specific compliance assistance visits.
• Coordinate with Legal and Functional leadership, report key compliance considerations, and lead cross-functional implementation of compliance solutions; travel 10–20% as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate degree and at least 13 years of prior related experience.
• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Admission to a U.S. jurisdiction bar and membership in good standing.
• At least 5 years of experience as a global trade attorney with ITAR, EAR, and/or OFAC experience.

Nice to have

• Experience working as in-house counsel.
• Experience working under a Consent Agreement.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to compliance.
• Adaptability and a self-starting approach in a dynamic organization.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and engaging environment focused on professional growth, communities, values, and excellence.
• Health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance program.
• Education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.
• Benefits and program availability may vary by hire date, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreement applicability.
• Pre-employment background checks and substance abuse testing may apply where permitted by law.