Assistant General Counsel, Global Trade

Description Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets.Leidos has an opening for an Assistant General Counsel, Global Trade, to lead to legal and compliance efforts across the enterprise. This position represents a core pillar of the Leidos Global Trade program. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Global Trade, you will be leading legal matters for the global trade program in the United States and internationally.The successful candidate will have a proactive and pragmatic approach to global trade compliance, deep subject-matter experience, strong compliance experience, and effective communication across all levels of the business.Key ResponsibilitiesProviding legal and compliance oversight for U.S. export control laws, sanctions, customs, and anti-boycott, as well as oversight of non-U.S. law equivalent regimesProviding legal advice to businesses and the Global Trade Organization on the compliant application of the law, to include advising on terms and conditions and on trade-related riskOverseeing the development and/or modification of policies, procedures, and work instructions related to Global Trade, to include ensuring trade requirements are embedded within business processesLeading Global Trade Investigations and Disclosures. This includes intake, remediation, drafting disclosures, determining root causes and corrective actions, and implementing measures designed to effectively mitigate risk. This additionally includes ensuring data-driven risk identification and trend analysesFormulating a risk assessment methodology and leading trade compliance risk assessments, to include advising on continuous improvement measures as a result of such assessments and audits Leading Global Trade requirements, due diligence, and business continuity for Merger, Acquisition, Monitoring Leidos' non-U.S. entity compliance programsMonitoring and keeping current on the rapidly evolving regulatory environment as it pertains to global trade. This includes communicating with the business on the impact of changes, development of risk mitigation strategies, and aiding the Global Trade Organization with required changes to policies and procedures based on regulatory changesBasic Qualifications Juris Doctor required15+ years of legal experience, including 5+ years of Global Trade experienceDefense industry experienceExperience interfacing effectively with U.S. government regulatorsDemonstrated ability to design, deploy, and administer effective trade compliance policies and proceduresStrong communication and interpersonal skills Sound judgment and attention to detailA team player mentality, with ability to execute both strategically and operationally Ability to problem-solve and to work under time-sensitive circumstances Proactive and solution-oriented with a business-friendly mindsetSelf-motivated and results-oriented with ability to prioritize and make independent decisions Preferred qualifications: 8+ years of trade-related experience5+ years of senior management experience In-house experienceIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:January 29, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $154,050.00 - $278,475.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.About LeidosLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.Pay and BenefitsPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. 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