Associate Director and Counsel - Global Trade Investigations & Disclosures (Remote)

About the role

The role of Associate Director and Counsel is within Collins Aerospace's Legal, Contracts and Compliance function, specifically the Central Global Trade Investigations and Disclosures Team. This position reports to the Director & Assistant General Counsel and supports the Director and Assistant General Counsel on all matters pertaining to global trade investigations and disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Investigate suspected violations of U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations.
• Draft disclosures to U.S. and non-U.S. government agencies regarding violations of export control laws.
• Manage an active investigative caseload using RTX’s matter management tool.
• Work collaboratively with members of Collins Aerospace’s broader Global Trade team to identify the root causes of regulatory violations and to develop robust corrective actions.
• Brief Corporate and Collins Aerospace leadership on the status of ongoing global trade investigations.
• Document the closure of matters that do not give rise to a reasonable suspicion of a regulatory violation.
• Respond to governmental inquiries and data requests.
• Work with Collins Aerospace’s strategic business units to provide legal advice on export control laws and regulations, and propose compliant solutions to achieve business objectives.
• Monitor and respond to developments in U.S. and foreign export control laws and provide legal guidance regarding such developments.
• Assist in the development, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of Collins Aerospace and RTX policies, standard work, and processes for global trade compliance.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
• Possess and maintain an active bar license in the jurisdiction from which you will be working.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience in Global Trade.
• In-depth knowledge of the EAR and ITAR.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree.
• A minimum of five years in a law firm handling export control matters and/or in a government agency charged with administering export control laws and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Extensive legal writing experience, including the ability to draft lengthy submissions in a clear, concise, and coherent manner under tight deadlines.
• Strong leader and individual contributor, with excellent judgment and professional maturity.
• Prior aerospace & defense industry experience.
• Experience with non-U.S. export-control laws.
• Demonstrated Ability To Multi-task, manage, and prioritize multiple, competing deadlines and to quickly adjust to sudden and unexpected needs, including those occasionally requiring attention outside of normal business hours.
• Confidently train stakeholders and present to senior management.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal daily supervision and to achieve outcomes in an environment of limited oversight.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure in a fast-paced environment of rapidly changing demands, and to remain collegial in the face of disagreements and stakeholder resistance.
• A constant willingness to learn, remain open-minded to alternative and creative approaches and solutions, and ability to accept candid, real-time feedback on performance by multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

Collins Aerospace offers competitive benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is available on a remote basis.