Trade Compliance Attorney (OFAC Sanctions & EAR Experience)
The Position
A leading global technology company is seeking a Trade Compliance Attorney to support with some overflow work. This role will be embedded within the company’s Trade Compliance function and will focus on export controls and sanctions matters impacting software, SaaS, and cloud-based products.
The attorney will advise on U.S. export controls under the EAR, including encryption and mass-market classifications, assess OFAC sanctions risks related to global software distribution and cloud services, and partner closely with product and engineering teams during the software development lifecycle. The role will also involve classification of software under the Commerce Control List, drafting trade compliance-related contract provisions, supporting restricted party screening processes, and helping enhance trade compliance policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in export controls and sanctions in a technology environment, and a demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-focused guidance in a fast-paced setting. Experience working with software, SaaS, cloud architecture, and emerging technologies such as AI is strongly preferred.
This anticipated start date is mid-April, is 7 months in duration, fully remote, and requires 30-40 hours per week.
The hourly rate for this assignment is expected to be between $110 and $112. This range is an estimate; an employee’s compensation will be based on the employee’s qualifications, skillset, and relevant experience, specific client needs, project requirements, and other considerations permitted by law.
Please see here for Paragon benefits.
About Paragon
Paragon is on a mission to make in-house legal practice a better experience for everyone. We provide legal departments at leading corporations with high quality, flexible legal talent to help them meet their changing workload demands. At the same time, we offer talented attorneys and other legal professionals a way to practice law outside the traditional career path, empowering them to achieve both their professional and personal goals. Our corporate clients include the nation’s top, cutting-edge technology, healthcare, consumer products companies, and more. In the last several years we have taken our strong reputation in the Bay Area and expanded to clients and candidates across the country.
At Paragon, we put people first, take pride in operating with integrity, and aspire for excellence in everything we do. Our unique attorney-led attorney development team will support you through and beyond your initial project.
Our Commitments
Equal Opportunity Employer: Paragon Legal Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Paragon Legal makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
San Francisco Fair Chance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and do not conduct background screens prior to an offer of employment.
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A leading global technology company is seeking a Trade Compliance Attorney to support with some overflow work. This role will be embedded within the company’s Trade Compliance function and will focus on export controls and sanctions matters impacting software, SaaS, and cloud-based products.
The attorney will advise on U.S. export controls under the EAR, including encryption and mass-market classifications, assess OFAC sanctions risks related to global software distribution and cloud services, and partner closely with product and engineering teams during the software development lifecycle. The role will also involve classification of software under the Commerce Control List, drafting trade compliance-related contract provisions, supporting restricted party screening processes, and helping enhance trade compliance policies and procedures.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in export controls and sanctions in a technology environment, and a demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-focused guidance in a fast-paced setting. Experience working with software, SaaS, cloud architecture, and emerging technologies such as AI is strongly preferred.
This anticipated start date is mid-April, is 7 months in duration, fully remote, and requires 30-40 hours per week.
The hourly rate for this assignment is expected to be between $110 and $112. This range is an estimate; an employee’s compensation will be based on the employee’s qualifications, skillset, and relevant experience, specific client needs, project requirements, and other considerations permitted by law.
Please see here for Paragon benefits.
About Paragon
Paragon is on a mission to make in-house legal practice a better experience for everyone. We provide legal departments at leading corporations with high quality, flexible legal talent to help them meet their changing workload demands. At the same time, we offer talented attorneys and other legal professionals a way to practice law outside the traditional career path, empowering them to achieve both their professional and personal goals. Our corporate clients include the nation’s top, cutting-edge technology, healthcare, consumer products companies, and more. In the last several years we have taken our strong reputation in the Bay Area and expanded to clients and candidates across the country.
At Paragon, we put people first, take pride in operating with integrity, and aspire for excellence in everything we do. Our unique attorney-led attorney development team will support you through and beyond your initial project.
Our Commitments
Equal Opportunity Employer: Paragon Legal Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Paragon Legal makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
San Francisco Fair Chance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and do not conduct background screens prior to an offer of employment.
Privacy: Paragon Legal CCPA Notice
Apply Now
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