Director, International Trade and Sanctions Counsel

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Until 9/14/2026 15+ years exp First posted July 16, 2026 Last posted July 16, 2026
Job description

Reporting to the Corporate Counsel Director, the International trade and sanctions lawyer will navigate legal and business issues in a complex domestic and international environment supporting 100+ business units worldwide.

 

Position Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Advise business units and corporate stakeholders on export control matters (including ITAR and EAR compliance), import matters, anti-corruption matters, economic sanctions (including OFAC),anti-boycott, and other trade compliance risks (including customs);
  • Conduct company-wide import, export, sanctions, and anti-corruption compliance training and periodically update corresponding compliance manuals;
  • In partnership with AMETEK Law Department personnel, conduct audits to test and confirm trade and sanctions compliance activities of business units;
  • Prepare responses to subpoenas for import, export, sanctions and anti-corruption compliance matters;
  • Prepare and file voluntary disclosures related to import, export, sanctions and anti-corruption issues;
  • Implement and manage trade screening tools;
  • Assist with due diligence for mergers and acquisitions in all areas of trade compliance; and
  • Work collaboratively with AMETEK Law Department personnel to (i) review and revise all relevant manuals and related documentation, and (ii) assist with the review, revision, and negotiation of export / import / bribery (and similar) provisions in commercial agreements.

 

Required Skills and Experience:

  • J.D. and current bar membership; and
  • 15+ years of law firm or combined in-house and law firm experience.
About this role

Summary

Advise on trade sanctions, export controls, compliance, and legal risk management.

Job title

Director, International Trade and Sanctions Counsel

Experience level

15+ years

Minimum experience

15+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Remote work possible; location not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

J.D.bar membershiptrade lawsanctionsexport control

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

trade lawsanctionsexport controlcomplianceinternational law
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

Remote Country