Assistant General Counsel and Director, Global Trade (remote)

Date Posted:

2025-05-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMA99: Field Office - MA Remote Location, Remote City, MA, 01983 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The Assistant General Counsel and Global Trade Director, Legal Services, will provide legal advice and counsel on proposed transactions to ensure compliance with sanctions regimes and end-user restrictions worldwide, including the Export Administration Regulations administered by the Department of Commerce, sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, and antiboycott regulations administered by the Department of Commerce and the Department of Treasury.

This position will also manage defense-trade registrations; perform due diligence associated with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; support the preparation of Jurisdiction & Classification determinations (e.g., Commodity Jurisdiction determinations and requests for classification under the Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System) and advise on contract terms that implicate Global Trade issues.

This position will regularly brief executive leaders within RTX and Collins Aerospace on key transactions and on regulatory developments. The position will also coordinate enterprise-wide responses to rapidly evolving sanctions programs and end-user restrictions.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze transactions for compliance with controlling law worldwide.

• Administer Collins Aerospace’s sanctions-screening and due-diligence program, leveraging digital tools and sanctions-compliance professionals to ensure that Collins Aerospace (1) does not engage in prohibited transactions, (2) does not deal with denied parties or sanctioned countries, and (3) does not cooperate with prohibited international boycotts.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to government agencies, including the Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Office of Antiboycott Compliance.

• Administer internal, enterprise-wide policies on due diligence, sanctions compliance, trade embargoes, denied-party screening, and antiboycott compliance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience

• Must hold a Juris Doctor.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to communicate clearly—particularly in writing.

• Experience in conducting internal investigations.

• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, and to provide clear guidance to internal stakeholders.

• Ability to collaborate cross functionally and quickly to identify potential trends or issues.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

•Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  

•Tuition reimbursement program 

•Student Loan Repayment Program  

•Life insurance and disability coverage  

•Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insur