Attorney in Chicago, IL

In-House

Chicago, IL

Attorney in Chicago, IL

Non-practicing Attorney

Min 6 yrs required

No

Job Title
Export Controls & Sanctions - Manager

Job Responsibilities
A career in the Export Controls and Trade Sanctions advisory practice at the company provides the opportunity to assist clients in managing their national security regulatory compliance obligations. The role involves developing insightful compliance program planning and implementation strategies to reduce the risk of noncompliance with regulatory requirements and enhance alignment with leading practices. Key responsibilities include:

- Acting as a subject matter specialist in a client-facing capacity, providing expertise on export controls and trade sanctions.
- Designing and conducting assessments on the effectiveness of various aspects of export controls and trade sanctions compliance program-related processes, procedures, controls, and technologies.
- Overseeing and reviewing the development of export controls and trade sanctions processes and controls, including policies, procedures, and manuals.
- Supporting on-demand consulting services related to export controls and trade sanctions inquiries from clients.
- Overseeing managed services teams to help clients address a variety of regulatory challenges in areas like restricted party screening and export classification.
- Working with other internal specialized teams across subject matter areas and global locations to deliver on client requests.
- Supporting and driving business development activities.
- Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of US export controls and trade sanctions regulatory requirements, frameworks, and expectations (., Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions, Committee on Foreign Investment in US (CFIUS)).
- Possessing knowledge of the international trade environment and complexities.
- Building, maintaining, and utilizing networks of client relationships and community involvement.
- Communicating value propositions and managing resource requirements, project workflow, and project economics.
- Analyzing client internal control practices and evaluating client compliance with export controls and trade sanctions regulatory requirements.
- Supervising teams to create an atmosphere of trust, seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation.
- Coaching staff, including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.
- Developing new relationships, making introductions to sell new projects/services with a "One Firm" inclusive service mindset.
- Innovating through new and existing technologies, along with experimenting with digitization solutions.
- Utilizing digitization tools to reduce hours and optimize engagements.

Education and Experience Information
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor Degree
- Minimum Year(s) of Experience: 6 year(s)

Required Knowledge/Skills:
- Export controls/sanctions/other regulatory certifications (., ECoP; CGSS); other National Security regulatory background (., former Government or industry roles with a focus in trade compliance).

Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred Fields of Study: Business Administration/Management, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Finance, Accounting.

Additional Educational Preferences:
- Bachelor of Science
- Masters of Science
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Master of Arts
- Juris Doctor

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:
- Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record in serving as a subject matter specialist in a client-facing capacity.
- Designing and conducting assessments on the effectiveness of various aspects of export controls and trade sanctions compliance program-related processes, procedures, controls, and technologies.
- Overseeing and reviewing development of export controls and trade sanctions processes and controls, including policies, procedures, and manuals.
- Supporting on-demand consulting services related to export controls and trade sanctions inquiries from clients.
- Overseeing managed services teams to help clients address a variety of regulatory challenges in areas like restricted party screening and export classification.
- Working with other internal specialized teams across subject matter areas and global locations to deliver on client requests.
- Supporting and driving business development activities.
- Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of US export controls and trade sanctions regulatory requirements, frameworks, expectations (., EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, CFIUS).
- Possessing knowledge of the international trade environment and complexities.
- Demonstrates extensive experience as a team leader and/or a proven record of success identifying and addressing client needs.

Salary Information
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $232,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range. Actual compensation within the range will depend on the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws. The company offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

Legal and Compliance Information
The company does not intend to hire experienced or entry-level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: . The company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.

For qualified applicants impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with these laws. The company recognizes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. These factors are evaluated thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.