Assistant General Counsel, International Trade

Primary Function of Position

The Assistant General Counsel, International Trade leverages deep knowledge and expertise of the international trade landscape to help ensure Intuitive’s compliance with global trade laws, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel on U.S. and global trade regimes and issues, including export, import, and customs compliance activities (country of origin, valuation, classification, tariffs, trade remedies, drawbacks, FTZs, and FTAs), and advise on export controls (including with respect to controlled technology and other sensitive goods), import controls related to human rights concerns, U.S., EU, UK, and UN economic and trade sanctions (including regulator engagement), CFIUS and foreign direct investment restrictions, sanctioned country licensing, restricted party screening, antidumping and countervailing duties, and antiboycott reporting.
• Support the internal third-party management program, including supply chain due diligence and compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act, and other anti-corruption laws around the world.
• Provide guidance and input on the trade compliance program to ensure adherence to global import and export laws, rules, regulations, and other trade-related requirements.
• Monitor, interpret, and stay current on geopolitical developments, laws, and regulations and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for business teams.
• Collaborate with the New Business Development, Legal, Compliance, and Finance teams during due diligence for equity investment and M&A transactions to assess trade exposure, jurisdictional risk, and market-entry structuring, and manage issues concerning the U.S. outbound investment security program, Foreign Direct Investment regimes, and other cross-border investment restrictions, and support other diligence and integration activities.
• Partner with Supply Chain, GPA, Regulatory, Compliance, EMS, Trade, and regional Legal teams to ensure coordinated responses to regulatory changes and enforcement trends.
• Develop and deliver legal and compliance training for employees on global trade compliance requirements.
• Conduct trade-related risk assessments and investigations and support audits to identify any potential risks or violations, develop recommendations, and drive issue mitigation, remediation, and resolution.
• Select and supervise outside counsel on trade-related projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of legal experience in private practice, government, and/or in-house.
• Track record of driving trade initiatives at a multinational company preferred.
• J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Significant experience interpreting and applying U.S. and international regulations related to export controls, import restrictions, economic sanctions, and foreign investment regimes.
• Proven ability to predict where the law is headed.
• Exceptional organizational skills, practical problem-solving abilities, and strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously within a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong writing, presentation, and oral communication skills and executive presence.
• Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of cross-functional processes.
• Mission-driven, humble, and curious.

Required Education And Training

• BS/BA and JD degree required.

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive Surgical may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
• We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.