Legal Counsel, Trade Compliance

Legal Counsel, Trade Compliance

Legal Counsel, Trade Compliance serves as GitLab’s subject matter expert for global trade compliance matters, providing strategic advice to GitLab Team Members and developing and enhancing controls, policies and procedures needed to support growth from a trade compliance perspective.

Don’t have a ton of knowledge about GitLab yet? Don’t worry. We have an extensive onboarding and training program at GitLab and you will be provided with necessary DevOps and GitLab knowledge to fulfill your role.

What you'll do in this role

• Oversee GitLab’s trade compliance program by developing, maintaining, and enhancing internal controls, and policies and procedures relating to trade compliance

• Leverage automation opportunities and technologies to proactively detect and mitigate trade compliance issues

• Monitor, interpret, and respond to developments in trade control law, regulatory expectations, and enforcement trends

• Serve as subject matter expert, providing guidance and responding to trade compliance questions from GitLab Team Members and various third parties

• Develop and present internal compliance training

We're looking for

• Experience in trade compliance, with emphasis on sanctions and export controls

• JD/LLB or local law degree equivalent and admission to local governing body

• Familiarity with U.S. Export Administration Regulations and OFAC sanctions programs (non-U.S. jurisdictions would be an added advantage)

• Experience with export jurisdiction and classification determinations and encryption controls

• Ability to drive complex, cross functional projects including setting scope, reaching consensus, executing on tasks, and presenting results

• Practical yet creative problem-solving approach that emphasizes addressing business needs while protecting GitLab’s interests

• Sound, practical judgment even in ambiguous situations

• Previous experience in a remote work environment would be an added advantage

• Familiarity working across the globe, to support multiple time zones and cultures

• Shared interest and ability to work in accordance with GitLab values

Also, we know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role.