Trade Compliance Legal Counsel

8-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Department: Legal Operations and Compliance


Job Title: Trade Compliance Legal Counsel
Experience Level: 8+ years
Employment Type: Employee
Place of Work: Hybrid (in-office/remote work)
Offshore/Onshore: Onshore
Location: Paris, FR Houston, TX, US Oslo, NO Aberdeen, GB London, GB Kongsberg, NO

Job Description:

As the Trade Compliance Legal Counsel, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that TechnipFMC maintains the highest ethical standards while supporting innovation and success across the company. You will provide legal advice on global trade compliance, with a focus on sanctions and export controls. This position offers opportunities to work with teams globally and to help develop and maintain a best-in-class Trade Compliance program. With significant growth and leadership potential, this role is perfect for someone with a background in Trade Compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and address Trade Compliance matters involving global sanctions requirements, export controls, customs and import requirements, and anti-boycott issues
- Partner with business units globally to conduct due diligence reviews and ensure EU, UK, Norway, and other sanctions and export controls requirements are met
- Conduct due diligence on new business partners to confirm compliance with targeted sanctions
- Coordinate with external legal counsel as needed to ensure compliance with global trade laws
- Provide trainings to Business Development and Project teams on due diligence processes, targeted sanctions, and export controls requirements
- Work with Product Classification and Licensing team to coordinate export control reviews and licensing requirements
- Recommend and implement updates to internal Trade Compliance policies, processes, and guidance materials for the business globally

Requirements:

- European, UK, Norwegian law degree, or equivalent legal degree from other relevant country
- 8+ years of legal experience in global trade compliance, with specific experience in sanctions and export controls preferred
- 2+ years of in-house work experience in Legal, Compliance, Logistics or other relevant departments preferred
- Knowledge of global sanctions and export controls involving Russia, China, and other targeted entities and countries
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate effective management skills, leadership, and motivation
- Exceptional planning, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, project, and presentation software

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

- Hybrid schedule (in-office/remote work) based on office location
- Some international travel may be required
- Frequent sitting and operating a computer
- Fast-paced atmosphere with multiple priorities and constant change

Skills:

- Communication skills and abilities
- Drive accountability
- Lead with a Lean mindset
- Management skills and abilities
- Take a global perspective
- Act with agility
- Create inclusive culture
- Embrace innovation

Additional Skills:

TechnipFMC is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion by providing equal opportunities to all. We celebrate individuality and encourage all voices to add to our culture. We also respect the rights and dignity of those we work with and adhere to internationally recognized human rights principles.

To learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions, visit our Career Page and follow us on LinkedIn for company updates.

Date posted: Feb 22, 2024
Requisition number: 5103
Department: Legal Operations and Compliance

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Communication, Accountability, Lean Mindset, Management, Global Perspective, Agility, Inclusive Culture, Innovation.

European, UK, Norwegian law degree or equivalent legal degree from other relevant country.

Apply through the company's Career Page.

Qualification and Experience European, UK, Norwegian law degree or equivalent legal degree from other relevant country.

Legal