Senior Counsel, International Trade Compliance

Job Description SummaryThe International Trade Compliance (ITC) team is responsible for ensuring compliance with global export controls, sanctions laws, and related regulations. The successful candidate will report to the ITC Senior Director, Legal and Investigations, and will work closely with the ITC team, as well as with GE Aerospace programs and business functions, to investigate potential violations of international trade laws and regulations and to support and drive trade compliance enhancements across the business.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into potential non-compliance and develop and submit  disclosures to government agencies in the U.S. and abroad, as required.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to complete root cause assessments and oversee implementation of corrective actions to remediate identified enhancement opportunities.
• Draft policies and procedures and support development and deployment of policies, procedures, tools, and other infrastructure within ITC and within the business.
• Conduct  trade compliance assessments of global sites, functions, and programs.
• Monitor proposed laws and regulations and provide advice to business stakeholders regarding implications and requirements on GE Aerospace’s business strategy.
• Collaborate with ITC Leadership and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic counseling on trade compliance questions and Engage Business Leadership to drive business execution of ITC enhancements.
• Participate in relevant trade compliance associations and industry group discussions.
• Lead engagement and communication with government officials, as required.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from accredited university
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in (enter specific role needs/requirements).
• Member in good standing with the State Bar
• Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience 

Desired Characteristics

• In-house experience.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt and grow in an expanding organization.
• Commitment to compliance and integrity.
• Ability to collaborate among all levels of the ITC organization and business.
• Self-starter who can develop effective networks with internal customers and external stakeholders.
• Strong time management, prioritization, analytical, and organizational skills, with ability to meet deadlines and achieve desired results.
• Excellent customer relationship, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and capable of managing multiple initiatives, both collaboratively and independently.
• Experience in the application of non-U.S. export control and sanctions regulations.
• Identify, analyze, and implement robust compliance systems and tools to enhance trade compliance; and undertake special projects and support other compliance program continuous improvement initiatives.

The base pay range for this position is $190,000 to $256,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.  This posting is expected to close on August 5th, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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