Director, Global Trade Compliance Counsel
Arrow Components, Denver, CO, United States
Position
Director, Global Trade Compliance Counsel
Job Description Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. With over 220,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers, Arrow supports businesses worldwide underlines the value of technology to everyday life. The person hired for this position of Director, Global Trade Compliance Counsel will provide subject‑matter expertise and legal advice to Arrow and its global trade compliance organization regarding U.S. and international trade laws, including import and export controls, sanctions, antiboycott laws, and export licensing. In addition, the Director will lead the global trade compliance organization. This full‑time position is located in Centennial, CO.
What You’ll Be Doing
Monitor U.S. and foreign export regulations for potential applicability to Arrow.
Provide advice and counsel on trade compliance matters, including activities related to U.S. and international sanctions regimes, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, NAFTA, entry processes, valuation, and informed compliance methods.
Advise on export licensing and other authorizations, coordinating with business leadership to identify compliant solutions.
Provide guidance on State and Commerce Department export license applications, Commodity Jurisdictions, Advisory Opinions, Commodity Classifications, and other export compliance documents.
Respond promptly to requests from internal clients and summarize and clearly communicate legal risks.
Collaborate with business units, Arrow legal colleagues, external counsel, and corporate departments to assure compliance with applicable international trade regulations worldwide, while achieving strategic and operational objectives, by counseling on trade issues, policy, procedures, training, and communications.
Conduct general review of business contract terms and conditions concerning trade compliance.
Lead a large global team.
What We Are Looking For
Strategic thinking: capable of providing clear and balanced support on a broad range of strategic and complex management and product issues.
Driving results: solutions and results‑oriented style with a high degree of analytical ability and proven problem‑solving skills.
Leading change: ability to thrive and quickly adapt to change, leading others through change in a dynamic, fast‑paced industry and work environment.
Collaborating and influencing effectively builds strong relationships and partnerships within and outside of the company, navigating a matrixed corporate structure.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with an open, honest, and direct communication style that establishes an empathetic relationship with front‑line and mid‑level personnel.
Demonstrated ability in collaborating with internal constituencies to affect both compliance and effective business operations.
Business acumen and demonstrated ability to provide legal and compliance advice in the context of international trade compliance matters.
Ability to provide counsel through clear and concise written and oral communications to the Arrow law and business teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel.
Experience / Education
Minimum of five (5) years of combined experience in U.S. export control laws and regulations, embargoes, sanctions, denied parties, and/or anti‑boycott requirements at a law firm or in‑house with a multinational corporation.
The Skills That Will Help You Succeed Even More
Experience with U.S. Government contracting rules and regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, etc.).
Experience working with trade compliance requirements of maquiladoras and Free Trade Zones.
Work Arrangement Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days work from home
What’s In It For You
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k) with matching contributions
Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) / Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) options
Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth Opportunities
And more!
Annual Hiring Range $204,800.00 - $275,000.00
Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.
Location US-CO-Denver, Colorado (Panorama Arrow Building)
Time Type Full time
Job Category Legal
EEO Statement Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)
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Director, Global Trade Compliance Counsel
Job Description Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. With over 220,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers, Arrow supports businesses worldwide underlines the value of technology to everyday life. The person hired for this position of Director, Global Trade Compliance Counsel will provide subject‑matter expertise and legal advice to Arrow and its global trade compliance organization regarding U.S. and international trade laws, including import and export controls, sanctions, antiboycott laws, and export licensing. In addition, the Director will lead the global trade compliance organization. This full‑time position is located in Centennial, CO.
What You’ll Be Doing
Monitor U.S. and foreign export regulations for potential applicability to Arrow.
Provide advice and counsel on trade compliance matters, including activities related to U.S. and international sanctions regimes, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, NAFTA, entry processes, valuation, and informed compliance methods.
Advise on export licensing and other authorizations, coordinating with business leadership to identify compliant solutions.
Provide guidance on State and Commerce Department export license applications, Commodity Jurisdictions, Advisory Opinions, Commodity Classifications, and other export compliance documents.
Respond promptly to requests from internal clients and summarize and clearly communicate legal risks.
Collaborate with business units, Arrow legal colleagues, external counsel, and corporate departments to assure compliance with applicable international trade regulations worldwide, while achieving strategic and operational objectives, by counseling on trade issues, policy, procedures, training, and communications.
Conduct general review of business contract terms and conditions concerning trade compliance.
Lead a large global team.
What We Are Looking For
Strategic thinking: capable of providing clear and balanced support on a broad range of strategic and complex management and product issues.
Driving results: solutions and results‑oriented style with a high degree of analytical ability and proven problem‑solving skills.
Leading change: ability to thrive and quickly adapt to change, leading others through change in a dynamic, fast‑paced industry and work environment.
Collaborating and influencing effectively builds strong relationships and partnerships within and outside of the company, navigating a matrixed corporate structure.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with an open, honest, and direct communication style that establishes an empathetic relationship with front‑line and mid‑level personnel.
Demonstrated ability in collaborating with internal constituencies to affect both compliance and effective business operations.
Business acumen and demonstrated ability to provide legal and compliance advice in the context of international trade compliance matters.
Ability to provide counsel through clear and concise written and oral communications to the Arrow law and business teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel.
Experience / Education
Minimum of five (5) years of combined experience in U.S. export control laws and regulations, embargoes, sanctions, denied parties, and/or anti‑boycott requirements at a law firm or in‑house with a multinational corporation.
The Skills That Will Help You Succeed Even More
Experience with U.S. Government contracting rules and regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, etc.).
Experience working with trade compliance requirements of maquiladoras and Free Trade Zones.
Work Arrangement Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days work from home
What’s In It For You
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k) with matching contributions
Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) / Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) options
Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.)
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth Opportunities
And more!
Annual Hiring Range $204,800.00 - $275,000.00
Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.
Location US-CO-Denver, Colorado (Panorama Arrow Building)
Time Type Full time
Job Category Legal
EEO Statement Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy)
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