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Senior Principal, Global Trade Compliance Counsel

Melbourne, Florida; Arlington, Virginia
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Sr. Principal, Global Trade Compliance Counsel will advise internal clients on global trade regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations.  As an attorney in L3Harris’ Global Trade Compliance organization, this position will play a critical role in coordinating closely with cross-functional leadership to advance the company’s compliance objectives.

This position reports to L3Harris’ Senior Director and Managing Counsel, Trade Compliance.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide advice and counsel to internal stakeholders on export controls and sanctions matters, including analysis of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations.
  • Lead investigations of reportable compliance incidents and related correspondence and voluntary self-disclosures for submission to applicable regulators.
  • Support development and implementation of enhanced compliance policies, procedures, and controls in accordance with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and Consent Agreement requirements.
  • Manage global trade considerations with regard to strategic mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including supporting negotiations, completing transactional due diligence, and overseeing pre- and post-closing compliance activities. 
  • Support proactive business compliance risk assessment activities, including internal audits, self-assessments, and site-specific compliance assistance visits.
  • Coordinate directly with Legal and Functional leadership to report on key compliance considerations and manage cross-functional teams to implement enhanced compliance solutions.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
  • Ability to travel as needed (10-20% of time).

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.   
  • J.D. degree from accredited U.S. law school
  • Admission to a U.S. jurisdiction bar and member in good standing.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience working as a global trade attorney with ITAR, EAR, and/or OFAC experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience working as in-house counsel.
  • Experience working under a Consent Agreement.
  • Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Commitment to compliance.
  • Adaptable self-starter willing to work in a dynamic organization.
  • Ability to obtain security clearance.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $184,000-$341,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $160,000-$297,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.  

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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