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Global Trade Compliance Director – Counsel
nVent. Lead nVent’s global trade compliance program, including strategy, governance, risk assessments, policies, procedures, controls, and continuous improvement .
Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSt Louis Park • Ohio • United StatesLead💰 $172,900 - $257,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading global trade compliance programs, including strategy development, risk assessment, and regulatory adherence. Capable of translating complex trade laws into effective business processes while managing a high-performing compliance team.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Global Trade Compliance LeadershipExpert Knowledge of Trade LawsImport and Export ComplianceGovernment Investigations ManagementCross-Functional Team Influence
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Hard Skills
Global Trade ComplianceRisk AssessmentRegulatory Change ImplementationCustoms ComplianceTrade Compliance AnalyticsLegal Counsel on AuditsRestricted-Party ScreeningDue Diligence for AcquisitionsCompliance Program DevelopmentGovernment Procurement Knowledge
Soft Skills
Executive CommunicationChange ManagementTeam LeadershipStakeholder PartnershipInfluencing Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Juris DoctorActive Law License
Industry Keywords
CBPBISOFACDDTCInternational Trade ComplianceGlobal Supply Chain OperationsCustoms Authorities InteractionRegulatory AgenciesImport/Export RegulationsDomestic-Content Certification
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead nVent’s global trade compliance program, including strategy, governance, risk assessments, policies, procedures, controls, and continuous improvement
- Provide legal advice and operational execution guidance for the global trade compliance program
- Translate applicable laws and regulations into practical, standardized business processes and controls
- Assess the impact of global import, export, customs, sanctions, and regulatory developments on businesses, products, customers, and supply chains
- Lead timely implementation of required regulatory changes
- Lead, develop, and resource a high-performing global trade compliance team
- Partner with stakeholders to embed trade compliance requirements into business processes, systems, and decision-making
- Oversee risk-based training and communications
- Establish and monitor controls for restricted-party screening, sanctions, embargoes, end-use and end-user restrictions, and escalation of potential matches
- Direct trade compliance due diligence and integration for acquisitions, divestitures, new products, new markets, and material supply-chain or business changes
- Manage and provide legal counsel on government inquiries, audits, investigations, disclosures, and enforcement matters
- Oversee corrective actions and remediation
- Develop analytics, metrics, and periodic reporting to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends and control gaps, support data-driven decisions, and communicate risks and progress to leadership and stakeholders
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Juris Doctor required
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 8+ years of international trade compliance experience within a global organization
- Responsibility for import and export compliance
- Demonstrated experience leading a global team and program
- Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, technology, or other complex global supply-chain operations
- Experience interacting with customs authorities and other government agencies
- Experience handling government investigations, disclosures, audits, and remediation
- Expert knowledge of global trade laws and regulations administered by CBP, BIS, OFAC, DDTC, or similar global regulatory agencies
- Strong knowledge of global import/export compliance regulations, including US, Latin America, EU, EMEA/I, and APAC
- Strong executive communication and change-management skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams in a global matrix environment
- Ability to translate complex trade laws and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable business controls
- Knowledge of government procurement and domestic-content certification requirements, including BABA, preferred but not required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Caregiver leave
- Personal leave
- Parental leave
- Back-up care services
- Paid time off, including volunteer time
- Well-being program
- Legal and identity theft protection
- Philanthropic support and nVent in Action matching program
- Career opportunities and global operations exposure