North America Corporate Counsel (Regulatory Affairs)

TL;DR

North America Corporate Counsel (Regulatory Affairs): Managing trade, customs, and export control compliance for a global leader in energy and telecom cable systems with an accent on government contractor compliance (FAR/DFAR). Focus on identifying regulatory risks, advising on contract negotiations, and ensuring adherence to U.S. laws in a manufacturing environment.

Location: Highland Heights, KY. Consistent five days per week in-office attendance is required.

Company

hirify.global is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, manufacturing underground and submarine cables for power transmission and telecommunications.

What you will do

• Act as lead in-house attorney for trade compliance, customs, export control, and government contractor compliance (DFARS/FARs).
• Monitor North American developments regarding international trade, tariffs, and sanctions.
• Support business teams in managing government contractor and sub-contractor compliance obligations.
• Advise commercial and procurement teams on contract negotiations and regulatory language.
• Identify legal risk areas and implement best practices for informed business decision-making.
• Manage outside counsel to ensure service delivery and adherence to Legal Department budgets.

Requirements

• JD degree from an accredited US law school.
• Admission to the Kentucky bar or ability to secure it as soon as practical.
• Minimum three years of experience in regulatory compliance, ideally within the manufacturing sector.
• Ability to resolve legal issues independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple tight deadlines.
• English: Native or near-native proficiency required.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as a strategic pillar of company culture.
• Opportunity to work in a global business environment interacting with C-level executives.
• Professional growth within a world-leading organization driving the energy transition.