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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Principal - Global Trade Compliance Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 14
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A graduate degree is required.
  • A J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school is required.
  • Admission to a U.S. jurisdiction bar and membership in good standing are required.
  • A minimum of 13 years of prior related experience is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience working as a global trade attorney, with experience in ITAR, EAR, and/or OFAC, is required.
  • Ability to obtain security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Advise internal stakeholders on export controls and sanctions matters, including analysis of the Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Customs and Border Protection regulations, and Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations.
  • Lead investigations of reportable compliance incidents and prepare related correspondence and voluntary self-disclosures for submission to applicable regulators.
  • Support the 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 for 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.
  • Travel as needed, approximately 10–20% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working as in-house counsel.
  • Experience working under a Consent Agreement.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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