Legal Counsel - Trade Compliance
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An overview of this role
Legal Counsel, Trade Compliance serves as GitLab’s subject matter expert for global trade compliance matters, providing strategic advice to GitLab Team Members, and developing and enhancing controls, policies, and processes needed to support growth and to respond to developing rules and regulations across multiple compliance domains.
We are seeking experienced Trade Compliance Counsel to lead our international trade compliance operations with primary responsibility for compliance with the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), OFAC sanctions programs, and anti-boycott law. This role is designed for growth-minded professionals who want to expand their expertise across multiple compliance domains while leveraging their trade compliance foundation. This role requires a proactive professional who can work at pace, communicate effectively across the organization, and contribute to our broader compliance framework.
What you'll do
Lead daily operational oversight of GitLab's export and sanctions compliance operations
Own sanctions screening processes - maintain screening tool and vendor relationship, train stakeholders, and serve as point of escalation
Monitor regulatory changes, assess and advise stakeholders on impact, and implement controls as necessary
Support commercial legal team throughout contract negotiations and related processes
Design and deliver compliance training programs for team members at all levels
Drive various outreach initiatives to increase awareness of key compliance developments across all compliance areas
Support and help develop GitLab's broader corporate compliance framework
Support corporate compliance processes
Support internal and external audit activities
What you'll bring
Core Requirements:
5-7 years of trade compliance experience with focus on U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and OFAC sanctions programs
JD/LLB or local law degree equivalent and admission to local governing body
Extensive experience with sanctions screening tools and processes - owning, maintaining, and optimizing screening systems and workflows
Proven ability to assess risk and implement practical compliance solutions, leveraging technology when possible
Experience with non-US trade control laws (optional)
Essential Skills and Attributes:
Strong interest in and aptitude for expanding compliance expertise beyond trade into areas such as anti-corruption, data privacy, employment compliance, and corporate governance (optional)
Bias toward action with demonstrated ability to move quickly and decisively
Ability to explain complex trade compliance requirements to non-compliance personnel across all organizational levels
Collaborative communication style with strong interpersonal skills and flexibility and adaptability to changing regulatory landscape
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Previous experience in a remote work environment would be an added advantage
Familiarity working across multiple time zones and cultures
Shared interest and ability to work in accordance with GitLab values
About the team
Thanks to our Transparency value, you can see what we are working on in our Team page.
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range
$100,800—$216,000 USD
Legal Counsel - Trade Compliance
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Legal jobs
An overview of this role
Legal Counsel, Trade Compliance serves as GitLab’s subject matter expert for global trade compliance matters, providing strategic advice to GitLab Team Members, and developing and enhancing controls, policies, and processes needed to support growth and to respond to developing rules and regulations across multiple compliance domains.
We are seeking experienced Trade Compliance Counsel to lead our international trade compliance operations with primary responsibility for compliance with the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), OFAC sanctions programs, and anti-boycott law. This role is designed for growth-minded professionals who want to expand their expertise across multiple compliance domains while leveraging their trade compliance foundation. This role requires a proactive professional who can work at pace, communicate effectively across the organization, and contribute to our broader compliance framework.
What you'll do
Lead daily operational oversight of GitLab's export and sanctions compliance operations
Own sanctions screening processes - maintain screening tool and vendor relationship, train stakeholders, and serve as point of escalation
Monitor regulatory changes, assess and advise stakeholders on impact, and implement controls as necessary
Support commercial legal team throughout contract negotiations and related processes
Design and deliver compliance training programs for team members at all levels
Drive various outreach initiatives to increase awareness of key compliance developments across all compliance areas
Support and help develop GitLab's broader corporate compliance framework
Support corporate compliance processes
Support internal and external audit activities
What you'll bring
Core Requirements:
5-7 years of trade compliance experience with focus on U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and OFAC sanctions programs
JD/LLB or local law degree equivalent and admission to local governing body
Extensive experience with sanctions screening tools and processes - owning, maintaining, and optimizing screening systems and workflows
Proven ability to assess risk and implement practical compliance solutions, leveraging technology when possible
Experience with non-US trade control laws (optional)
Essential Skills and Attributes:
Strong interest in and aptitude for expanding compliance expertise beyond trade into areas such as anti-corruption, data privacy, employment compliance, and corporate governance (optional)
Bias toward action with demonstrated ability to move quickly and decisively
Ability to explain complex trade compliance requirements to non-compliance personnel across all organizational levels
Collaborative communication style with strong interpersonal skills and flexibility and adaptability to changing regulatory landscape
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Previous experience in a remote work environment would be an added advantage
Familiarity working across multiple time zones and cultures
Shared interest and ability to work in accordance with GitLab values
About the team
Thanks to our Transparency value, you can see what we are working on in our Team page.
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range
$100,800—$216,000 USD