Sr. Export Compliance Leader

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

The Legal Compliance Organization (LCO) team headquartered in Milpitas, CA and second headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI provides legal guidance to further KLA’s strategic objectives and protect and preserve the legal, ethical and financial integrity and reputation of the Company. With specific expertise in the areas of corporate law, commercial law, employment law, and intellectual property; the LCO offers strategic legal counsel that is informed by a clear understanding of the company’s business objectives and expertise in the laws and regulations relevant to the business worldwide.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The Export Compliance & Licensing Leader is a subject matter expert responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a best‑in‑class global export controls and sanctions compliance program. This role leads complex jurisdiction/classification analyses, authors and manages export and deemed export licenses, designs and operationalizes screening and authorization workflows, and advises cross‑functional teams (Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product, IT, HR) to ensure compliant, timely business execution.

You will act as a primary liaison with government agencies (e.g., BIS, OFAC; and, where applicable, EU/UK authorities), drive continuous improvement, and mentor junior colleagues on controls such as EAR and global sanctions regimes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage license applications (e.g., BIS SNAP‑R for EAR), commodity classifications (CCATS), and deemed export authorizations;

• Track license conditions, ensuring implementation, monitoring, and timely renewals or updates;

• Assess and advise on embargoed / comprehensively sanctioned countries, sectoral sanctions, and ownership/control (50% rule) risks; document and approve mitigating controls;

• Advise business on deemed export risks, foreign national access, and technology transfer controls;

• Monitor regulatory changes; brief leadership and drive implementation plans (e.g., new controls, entity list updates, sanctions developments);

• Serve as point of contact with USG licensing point of contacts; manage inquiries and enforcement responses in coordination with Legal;

• Assist in the drafting of voluntary disclosures, root‑cause analyses, and remediation plans when necessary; and

• Other tasks as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience preparing and managing SNAP‑R; ECCN classification experience (including encryption and technology/software).

• Hands‑on with restricted party screening tools/workflows

• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations to business operations; strong writing, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

• Industry experience in semiconductors or advanced manufacturing a plus

• Experience with EU Dual‑Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821, UK Export Control Order 2008, and other key non‑US regimes.

• Certifications: CES, CUSECO, CITP/FIBP, LCS, or similar.

• ERP/PLM and trade tools: SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, Visual Compliance/Descartes, SAP MDG, Windchill/Teamcenter, SharePoint, ServiceNow.

• Prior engagement with voluntary disclosures, consent agreements, or monitorships.

Core Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge: EAR (including encryption, FDPR), OFAC, encryption, sanctions screening, end‑use/end‑user controls.

• Risk‑Based Mindset: Practical, scalable controls that enable growth while staying compliant