Global Trade Compliance Counsel – Manager / CL7

Location: Mandaluyong, Philippines
Work Setup: Onsite / Hybrid
Shift: Shifting Schedule
Career Level: Manager / CL7 – Legal Track
Salary: Confidential – Discussed during Job Offer
Start Date: ASAP / Candidates serving up to 30 days' notice may apply

Role Overview

We are looking for a Trade Compliance Lawyer with 3–5+ years of specialized experience in trade compliance law to serve as a subject matter expert supporting the organization's global trade compliance program.

The role will support trade compliance activities across Americas, EMEA, and APAC, working under the direction of the Senior Trade Compliance Counsel, Americas Lead. The position will advise business and Legal stakeholders on international trade and export-control risks, transactional matters, compliance requirements, policies, controls, training, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintenance of global trade compliance program initiatives across Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

• Provide practical legal guidance on international trade and export-control requirements.

• Advise business stakeholders and Legal teams on trade compliance matters in client contracts and services/offerings.

• Develop and deliver trade compliance training and awareness programs.

• Draft and review trade compliance policies, procedures, communications, and internal controls.

• Support risk assessments and recommend improvements to trade compliance programs.

• Work with internal stakeholders to develop monitoring tools and controls to identify, escalate, and mitigate trade-related risks.

• Collaborate with Legal, Sales & Delivery, Contracting, Geographic Compliance, Corporate Functions, and business teams.

• Support internal audits and investigations involving trade/export compliance matters.

• Work with senior management and external counsel on trade compliance risks and remediation activities.

• Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical business recommendations.

• Maintain awareness of evolving international trade and export-control regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or comparable legal Master's degree.

• Must be an admitted/licensed lawyer with valid bar admission.

• 3–5+ years of experience specifically focused on trade compliance law; general corporate/commercial legal experience alone does not meet the requirement.

• Strong knowledge of international trade controls and export regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

• Knowledge/exposure to U.S. export controls is required.

• Experience supporting trade compliance programs, including:

  • Policies and internal controls

  • Compliance training

  • Risk assessments

  • Internal audits

  • Internal investigations

  • Government inquiries

  • Contract drafting and review

• Ability to analyze complex legal matters and provide clear, practical recommendations.

• Strong legal writing, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams across different regions and cultures.

• Strong judgment, prioritization, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.

• Fluent English communication is required.

Preferred / Desirable Skills

• Experience with specialized or regulated export matters.

• Experience working with Export Control Officers.

• Experience supporting multinational trade compliance programs.

• Chinese language skills are an advantage.

Key Stakeholders

The role will collaborate with:

• Senior Trade Compliance Counsel

• Legal & Global Services Legal

• Sales & Delivery

• Contracting

• Geographic Compliance

• Corporate Functions

• Market Unit Leadership

• Security and Analytics teams

• Privacy professionals

• Outside Counsel / External Law Firms

Important Candidate Requirement

Candidates must be able to confirm their bar admission and demonstrate that their 3–5+ years of legal experience are specifically in trade compliance/export-control practice, rather than general corporate or commercial law.

Recruitment / Availability

Candidates who can join ASAP or have a maximum 30-day notice period are preferred.

Questionnaire

Please complete the questionnaire as part of the application process:

Questionnaire Link: https://myglit.com/lateral/cref/9e8a9798b3