Senior Counsel, International Trade

Primary Function of Position 

The Senior Counsel International Trade leverages deep knowledge and expertise of the international trade landscape to help ensure Intuitives compliance with global trade laws rules and regulations.  The role is responsible for tracking developments in law providing practical legal guidance monitoring policies and procedures providing training and education conducting internal investigations and supporting audits in the areas of export import and customs compliance trade sanctions investment restrictions and third-party screenings.  The candidate will be a key member of the Corporate and Compliance team within the Legal Department and closely collaborate with Supply Chain GPA Regulatory EMS Facilities and Trade stakeholders.

Essential Job Duties

• Serve as lead counsel on U.S. and global trade regimes and issues including export import and customs compliance activities (country of origin valuation classification tariffs trade remedies drawbacks FTZs and FTAs) and advise on export controls (including with respect to controlled technology and other sensitive goods) import controls related to human rights concerns U.S. EU UK and UN economic and trade sanctions (including regulator engagement) CFIUS and foreign direct investment restrictions sanctioned country licensing restricted party screening antidumping and countervailing duties and antiboycott reporting.
• Support the internal third-party management program including supply chain due diligence and compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act UK Bribery Act and other anti-corruption laws around the world.
• Provide guidance and input on the trade compliance program to ensure adherence to global import and export laws rules regulations and other trade-related requirements.
• Monitor interpret and stay current on geopolitical developments laws and regulations and translate them into clear actionable guidance for business teams.
• Coordinate with the New Business Development Legal Compliance and Finance teams during due diligence for equity investment and M&A transactions to assess trade exposure jurisdictional risk and market-entry structuring and manage issues concerning the U.S. outbound investment security program Foreign Direct Investment regimes and other cross-border investment restrictions and support other diligence and integration activities.
• Partner with Supply Chain GPA Regulatory Compliance EMS Trade and regional Legal teams to ensure coordinated responses to regulatory changes and enforcement trends.
• Prepare and advise on trade compliance policies and procedures to ensure all employees contractors and agents understand and follow the necessary guidelines for international trade activities.
• Develop and deliver legal and compliance training for employees on global trade compliance requirements.
• Conduct trade-related risk assessments and investigations and support audits to identify any potential risks or violations develop recommendations and drive issue mitigation remediation and resolution.
• Select and supervise outside counsel on trade-related projects.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience 

• Minimum of eight (8) years of legal experience in private practice government and/or in-house.  Track record of driving trade initiatives at a multinational company preferred.
• J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Significant experience interpreting and applying U.S. and international regulations related to export controls import restrictions economic sanctions and foreign investment regimes.  Proven ability to predict where the law is headed.
• Exceptional organizational skills practical problem-solving abilities and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously within a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong writing presentation and oral communication skills and executive presence.
• Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of cross-functional processes.
• Mission-driven humble and curious.
• Some travel will be required.

Required Education and Training

• BS/BA and JD degree required.

**Please note this job requires being onsite 3 days per our Peachtree Corners GA or Sunnyvale CA location.

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time