Role OverviewWe are seeking an Legal General Counsel to lead our export compliance program for a growing photonics and precision optics manufacturing business.
What You Will Do
Managing the company’s EAR and ITAR compliance program, classifying products, technical data, software, and technology, and supporting license applications.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with export classification, ECCNs, ITAR jurisdiction, technical data controls, restricted-party screening, export licensing, employee training, and internal audits.
Requirements
- Practical business judgment
- Strong ethical standards
- Technical curiosity
- Ability to work with engineers and production teams
- High attention to detail
- Ability to say ‘no’ or ‘not yet’ when shipment or technical release risk is unresolved
- Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong written documentation skills
- Ability to balance compliance risk with commercial urgency
- Strong training and communication skills
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