Legal Counsel, Trade Compliance

Legal Counsel, Trade Compliance serves as GitLab’s subject matter expert for global trade compliance matters, providing strategic advice to GitLab Team Members and developing and enhancing controls, policies and procedures needed to support growth from a trade compliance perspective.

Don’t have a ton of knowledge about GitLab yet? Don’t worry. We have an extensive onboarding and training program at GitLab and you will be provided with necessary DevOps and GitLab knowledge to fulfill your role.

What you'll do

• Oversee GitLab’s trade compliance program by developing, maintaining, and enhancing internal controls, and policies and procedures relating to trade compliance
• Leverage automation opportunities and technologies to proactively detect and mitigate trade compliance issues
• Monitor, interpret, and respond to developments in trade control law, regulatory expectations, and enforcement trends
• Serve as subject matter expert, providing guidance and responding to trade compliance questions from GitLab Team Members and various third parties
• Develop and present internal compliance training 

• 5-7 years of experience in trade compliance, with emphasis on sanctions and export controls 
• JD/LLB or local law degree equivalent and admission to local governing body
• Familiarity with U.S. Export Administration Regulations and OFAC sanctions programs (non-U.S. jurisdictions would be an added advantage)
• Experience with export jurisdiction and classification determinations and encryption controls
• Ability to drive complex, cross functional projects including setting scope, reaching consensus, executing on tasks, and presenting results
• Practical yet creative problem-solving approach that emphasizes addressing business needs while protecting GitLab’s interests
• Sound, practical judgment even in ambiguous situations
• Previous experience in a remote work environment would be an added advantage
• Familiarity working across the globe, to support multiple time zones and cultures
• Shared interest and ability to work in accordance with GitLab values

Thanks to our Transparency value, you can see what we are working on in our Team page.

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and development budget 
• Parental leave 
• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.