Legal Advisor - Trade

Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a global compliance program with focus on Trade and Corporate crime prevention which complies with US and trade regulations applicable to the Verifone business, including FCPA, sanctions, export controls, freight, customs duty Support Verifone to identify risks and mitigations within the global compliance program as well as other compliance activities. Provide compliance expertise, advocacy, and leadership guidance on sanctions and freight, customs duty and trade compliance. Training and educate stakeholders and performers on their roles and responsibilities under the compliance program Perform compliance risk assessments, analyze gaps and manage closing potential gaps on the current operations and develop assessments to roll out new initiatives. Prepare senior management reporting. Create and manage a repository for global compliance program documentation (i.e. export analysis requests, export license requests, FCPA analysis) Industry Trends & Advocacy - Responsibilities include monitoring industry trends and advising leadership on regulatory changes. Partner closely with internal teams—including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Legal—to ensure compliant import/export activities, sanction compliance, licensing, and documentation while enabling business growth. Determine export/import license requirements and submit license applications as needed for the Department of State, Department of Commerce, and Office of Foreign Asset Controls. Coordinate with Supply Chain on the import and export of items and materials ensuring compliance with any special handling requirements while maintaining efficient delivery timelines.

Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of experience on US Trade & export control and FCPA compliance applied in an international environment (with focus on Asia) Possible prior engagement with government agencies like the DOJ, OFAC, CBP or BIS. Experience with import and export of goods that are produced in international factories. Governance & strategic expertise. Proven Knowledge of and experience with laws and regulations in the financial sector. Highly analytical with attention to detail. Prior experience with implementing a Global Trade Compliance Program including drafting policies, procedures and implementation. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality of work. Ability to work proactive, independently and collaboratively, depending on the situation. Leadership skills, negotiation skills, stakeholder management, and crisis response handling. Must have a strong understanding of global trade regulations, including the EAR, ITAR, FCPA, OFAC sanctions, U.S. Customs and foreign trade control. Experience in requesting and managing a BIS license application is a plus. Our commitment Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Verifone by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Pension plan Disability insurance Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Compliance Officer” roles. Atlanta, GA $150,000.00-$175,000.00 4 weeks ago Data Governance, Risk, and Compliance Officer Atlanta, GA $250,000.00-$495,000.00 3 days ago Atlanta, GA $129,400.00-$194,200.00 5 days ago Executive Director, Corporate Compliance Manager, Financial Risks, Controls and Compliance Financial Institution Regulatory Compliance Manager Atlanta, GA $116,730.00-$221,300.00 1 week ago Woodstock, GA $60,000.00-$60,000.00 1 month ago Senior Director, Benefits Administration and Communications Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Senior Manager Atlanta, GA $91,000.00-$321,500.00 1 week ago Manager, Security Governance Risk and Compliance Cumming, GA $165,000.00-$175,000.00 1 week ago Manager, Laboratory Quality Assurance & Compliance Risk Management - Lead Credit Officer-Vice President Senior Manager, Wealth Accumulation (Retirement) Operations & Compliance Atlanta, GA $113,100.00-$208,300.00 6 days ago Executive Director, Animal Health Business Law KIPP Atlanta Schools, Chief Executive Officer Atlanta, GA $260,000.00-$285,000.00 4 days ago Senior Manager Accounting Compliance, Receivables and Reserves Free Home, GA $68,400.00-$148,100.00 5 days ago Corporate Sales Manager | Compliance Solutions | Mid- Enterprise Free Home, GA $68,400.00-$148,100.00 4 days ago Corporate Sales Manager | Compliance Solutions | Mid- Enterprise Free Home, GA $68,400.00-$148,100.00 5 days ago Portfolio Manager - Wholesale Credit Delivery - Middle Market segment We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.