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Director, Senior Corporate Counsel - Head of Global Trade
Director, Senior Corporate Counsel - Head of Global TradeSalesforce • Washington, DC, United States
Director, Senior Corporate Counsel - Head of Global Trade

Director, Senior Corporate Counsel - Head of Global Trade

Salesforce • Washington, DC, United States
8 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

Job Category : Global Affairs

Job Details

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

In this role, you will lead the Global Trade function at Salesforce, including Sanctions, Export Controls, and Customs compliance. You will set the strategy, manage a team of 4-5 trade counsel and professionals), and oversee the operations of these programs. The position reports to the SVP, Global Ethics & Integrity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute global trade compliance strategy aligned with Salesforce's business objectives and growth plans
  • Establish and maintain relationships with external trade counsel, customs brokers, and regulatory agencies
  • Monitor evolving global trade regulations and assess impact on Salesforce operations
  • Oversee export control compliance for all Salesforce products, services, and technology transfers
  • Manage export licensing processes and coordinate with government agencies (BIS, OFAC, State Department)
  • Implement export control policies, procedures, and training programs
  • Oversee team running robust screening processes for customers, partners, suppliers, and employees
  • Oversee customs compliance for all international shipments and cross-border transactions
  • Handle customs audits, inquiries, and dispute resolution processes
  • Conduct regular trade compliance risk assessments across global operations
  • Develop and maintain trade compliance monitoring and reporting systems
  • Provide trade compliance guidance to sales, legal, product, and operations teams
  • Develop comprehensive training programs for employees
  • Serve as subject matter expert for trade-related aspects of new product launches and market expansions
  • Support M&A activities by conducting trade compliance due diligence
  • Prepare regular reports for executive leadership and board committees
  • Manage government reporting requirements and voluntary disclosure processes

Desired Skills and Experience

  • At least 8-10+ years in trade compliance work
  • Strong preference for in-house work experience; work in the tech sector a plus
  • Deep legal and / or regulatory expertise in US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations, US Export Administration Regulations, US International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and US customs regulations
  • Experience interfacing with government agencies, particularly OFAC and the US Bureau of Industry and Security. Experience with the US Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, US Customs and Border Protection, and the DOJ a plus
  • Experience with, or willingness to learn and advise on, non-US sanctions, export control, and customs regimes, particularly in the EU and UK
  • Skilled at assessing enterprise-wide trade compliance risk, and designing right‑sized risk mitigation strategies
  • Experience managing trade compliance processes, such as : export control classification, denied party screening, KYC due diligence, international shipping, deemed export screening, and company system / internal trade controls
  • Proven leadership experience, including supervising and mentoring trade compliance professionals with a range of educational backgrounds and skill sets
  • Experience advising on compliance tool development for a large enterprise; experience with AI a plus
  • Adept at building multi‑stakeholder collaboration and enabling a complex set of business teams and operations with compliance solutions
  • Skilled at communicating trade compliance risks, opportunities, and needs to senior company leadership across different business functions
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic business environment
  • Unleash Your Potential

    When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future – but to redefine what's possible – for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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    Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non‑discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that's inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights : workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications - without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.

    In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including : time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link : https : / / www.salesforcebenefits.com.

    For Washington D.C based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $211,500 to $306,600.

    For Illinois based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $211,500 to $306,600.

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