International Trade Counsel

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We are seeking an experienced Regulatory & Export Compliance Attorney to serve as the company's lead authority on export controls and sanctions. This individual will act as the company's designated Empowered Official and provide hands-on, strategic guidance across ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and related regulatory frameworks.

Why This Role Matters

In the world of federal defense work, a single clerical error in a TAA can halt a multi-million dollar international program. You are not just a lawyer; you are the strategic facilitator that allows our technology to reach our global allies safely and legally. In this role, the International Trade Compliance Counsel will be responsible but not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead subject matter expert for ITAR, EAR, and OFAC compliance. Act in the capacity of Empowered Official. Lead export classification and jurisdiction determinations (USML, ECCN, Commodity Jurisdiction" (CJ)).

• Develop, negotiate, and manage TAAs, MLAs, DSP licenses, and related authorizations..

• Assess export and sanctions implications in proposals, prime contracts, subcontracts, and teaming arrangements, including FAR/DFARS export-related clauses.

• Support FMS and DCS transactions and compliance with end-use, end-user, and retransfer restrictions.

• Oversee the company's Technology Control Plan (TCP).

• Advise on restricted parties, restricted countries, and complex cross-border transactions.

• Ability to participate and collaborate in meetings with customers, vendors, attorneys, management, and other third parties with regard to negotiation of agreements and general problem solving.

• Support compliance at the intersection of export controls, classified information, and CUI. Provide guidance on FCPA and anti-corruption risks in international business. Deliver internal training and engage directly with regulators, including the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Monitor regulatory developments and proactively advise leadership on emerging risks.

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a Juris Doctor Degree.

• Admission to the Bar of at least one state is required or admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction if international equivalent.

• 7+ years of experience in export controls, trade compliance and federal contracting (Law firm and/or In-house).

• TAA Expertise - Proven track record of successfully securing DDTC approvals for complex technical assistance.

• Federal Government Contracts Knowledge.

• Prior experience working in aerospace, defense, space, or other highly regulated technology sectors strongly preferred.

Target Base Salary Range: $170,000 - $180,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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• Juris Doctorate Degree

• Admission to the bar of at least one state

• 7+ years of legal experience

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

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