General Counsel, Trade Compliance (Washington)

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Solstice Advanced Materials -- General Counsel, Trade

We have an incredible opportunity for you to join Solstice Advanced Materials' Compliance Organization as the General Counsel for Trade. Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, you will be trusted partner to the business and key adviser responsible for leading Solstice's global trade compliance team. This is an exciting time to join Solstice as it spins from Honeywell into an independent company, and this leading role and its team will be critical to Solstice's successful launch and sustainable growth. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective trade compliance program focused on import, export, and sanctions regulations of the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and the countries in which Solstice does business. As a people leader, you will play a critical role in developing and supporting Solstice employees to help them perform their best, ensure a compliant flow of goods and technology across borders, and drive innovation and development across the company. You will establish strong relations with appropriate, regulatory agencies and establish operational processes for assuring trade compliance. Finally, you will partner closely with the legal department in investigation and resolving compliance matters and inquiries.

This role can be based in Morris Plains, NJ or Washington DC.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global trade compliance team responsible for implementing and maintaining effective trade compliance with applicable import, export, and sanctions laws
• Develop and implement trade compliance controls, policies, and procedures to support risk management and the compliant flow of goods and technology across borders
• Manage and oversee trade procedures, including classifications (HTS and ECCN), country of origin determinations, and customs valuation
• Stay updated on trade laws, regulations, designations, and other related regulatory announcements, assess and calibrate program response, and communicate business impacts
• Provide strategic business guidance and support to internal stakeholders on trade compliance matters, including transactional reviews, training, and awareness programs
• Engage with regulatory authorities, support obtaining authorizations, and managing authorizations across all trade disciplines (import and customs, export (ITAR, EAR, NRC), and sanctions, as appropriate)
• Conduct internal audits and assessments to identify areas of risk, improvement and implement corrective actions
• Support investigations into trade compliance issues, including engagements with outside counsel as appropriate; and
• Exercise strong leadership, collaboration, and execution skills with project teams, outside vendors and consultants.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $269,000 - $337,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

This position is intended to convey to the new, independent company, to be named Solstice Advanced Materials when the separation occurs. This is expected to occur in late 2025 or early 2026.

At Advanced Materials, we are committed to offering the highest value-add specialty solutions in the advanced materials sector. Our goal is to solve our customers' most complex challenges through a robust and innovative product portfolio and by doing so, deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders. We have identified actionable strategies to grow by expanding into new products and markets and through strategic acquisitions, while keeping our top operating margins.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organization which leverages its long-standing reputation to capture growth trends by investing in innovation and manufacturing enhancements and maintaining deep customer relationships.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values contributions and supports professional development. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, the team is dedicated to delivering value and making a meaningful impact in advancing our customers' success. Let's make that impact together.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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