Director, Global Trade Compliance Counsel

Director, Global Trade Compliance Counsel Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 220,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2025 sales of $30.9 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. The company maintains 228 locations worldwide with over 85 countries served. A Fortune 148 company with 21,500 employees worldwide, Arrow brings technology solutions to a breadth of markets, including telecommunications, information systems, transportation, medical, industrial, and consumer electronics. Arrow provides specialized services and expertise across the entire product lifecycle. Arrow does this by connecting customers to the right technology at the right place, time, and price. Arrow provides extraordinary value to customers and suppliers - the best technology companies in the world - and connects them through the company's industry-leading services. The person hired for the position of Legal Counsel Director, Global Trade Compliance will provide subject matter expertise and legal advice to Arrow Electronics and its global trade compliance organization regarding various U.S. and international trade laws, in particular import and export controls, sanctions and antiboycott laws. In addition to providing legal counsel, this person will lead the global trade compliance organization. This full‑time position will be located in Centennial, CO. What You’ll Be Doing Monitor U.S. and foreign export regulations for potential applicability to Arrow. Provide advice and counsel on trade compliance matters, including activities relating to U.S. and international sanctions regimes, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs federal regulations, NAFTA, entry processes, valuation, and informed compliance methods. Advise on export licensing and other authorizations, coordinating with the business leadership to identify compliant solutions. Provide guidance on State and Commerce Department export license applications, Commodity Jurisdictions, Advisory Opinions, Commodity Classifications, and other export compliance documents. Respond promptly to requests from internal clients and summarize and clearly communicate legal risks. Collaborate with the various business units, Arrow legal colleagues, external legal counsel, and corporate departments to assure compliance with applicable international trade regulations worldwide, while achieving strategic and operational objectives, by counseling on trade issues, policy, procedures, training, and communications. Conduct general review of business contract terms and conditions concerning trade compliance. Lead a large global team. What We Are Looking For Strategic thinking: capable of providing clear and balanced support on a broad range of strategic and complex management and product issues. Driving results: solutions and results‑oriented style with a high degree of analytical ability and proven problem‑solving skills. Leading change: ability to thrive and quickly adapt to change, leading others through change in a dynamic, fast‑paced industry and work environment. Collaborating and influencing effectively builds strong relationships and partnerships within and outside of the company. Able to effectively navigate within a matrixed corporate structure. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with an open, honest and direct communication style that establishes an empathetic and effective relationship with front‑line and mid‑level personnel. Demonstrated ability in collaborating with various internal constituencies to affect both compliance and effective business operations. Business acumen and a demonstrated ability to provide legal and compliance advice in the context of international trade compliance matters. Ability to provide counsel through clear and concise written and oral communications to the Arrow law and business teams. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel. This role will perform work covered by International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Viable candidates for this position must be eligible for an export license or be a U.S. Person (which includes but is not limited to U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees). Experience / Education Minimum of five (5) years of combined experience in U.S. export control laws and regulations, embargoes, sanctions, denied parties and/or anti‑boycott requirements at a law firm or in‑house with a multinational corporation. The Skills That Will Help You Succeed Even More Experience with U.S. Government contracting rules and regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, etc.). Experience working with trade compliance requirements of maquiladoras and Free Trade Zones. Work Arrangement Hybrid: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday required office days for Dry Creek/Panorama Office sites; Monday, Friday-work from home What’s In It For You Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401k, With Matching Contributions Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.) Tuition Reimbursement Growth Opportunities Discounted RTD Passes, with convenient office location off RTD Light Rail (Dry Creek Exit) On‑site Café with Catering Option for Busy Lifestyles 24/7/365 On‑site Gym and Lockers, Free for Use to All Employees! Bike Racks And more! Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate $204,800.00 - $302,500.00 Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer. Location US-CO-Denver, Colorado (Panorama Arrow Building) Time Type Full time Job Category Legal EEO Statement Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy) All Arrow job postings are for existing job vacancies. We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. #J-18808-Ljbffr