director Legal Counsel hybrid · Posted May 6, 2026
$134,640 – $228,888
USD per year
Skills
Security

About this role

BAE Systems is hiring a director-level Legal Counsel based in McLean, VA. The posting calls out experience with Security. Compensation is listed at $134,640–$228,888 per year.

Role
Legal Counsel
Function
legal
Level
director
Track
hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Location
McLean, VA
Department
Other Professionals
Posted
May 6, 2026

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Job description

from BAE Systems careers

Job Description
Compliance Manager, International Trade Compliance
The Compliance manager will support the Director of International Trade Compliance in the management and implementation the export/import compliance program.
This is a hybrid position with some in-office presence in McLean, VA.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensures sector-wide compliance with all U.S. export/import laws and regulations, to include the ITAR, EAR, Customs, Foreign Trade Regulations, and other applicable federal government regulations.
2. Draft matters of interest and investigate non-compliance matters.
3. Prepare and draft voluntary disclosures as needed.
4. Identify root case analysis and track completion of corrective actions.
5. Provides guidance regarding a wide variety of trade compliance matters, including licensing, agreements, exemptions, exceptions, classification/jurisdiction, and regulatory requirements.
6. Draft, review and update internal trade compliance policies and procedures.
7 Collaborate with other sectors to identify and establish best practices.
8. Participates in preparing export-related training materials and conducts and oversees export training to all relevant employees.
9. Prepare technical assistance agreements and help oversee authorization management program.
10. Conducts, participates in, and prepares for export compliance audits on a periodic basis.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 10+ Years with Bachelor's Degree.
  • Applicants must have strong leadership and communication skills and be well organized.
  • This is an excerpt. Read the full job description on BAE Systems careers →
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