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Legal & Compliance Hires is working with a specialist manufacturing company , with locations in Orange County, CA and Philadelphia, PA that specializes in the manufacture of critical safety and air delivery equipment for use in the commercial and military aerospace sector. The company is looking for am Export Compliance and Government Contracts Specialist, for an on site position to support the team on matters of trade compliance and government contracts. The company is looking for the specialist to be based on site in Orange County, California, but is open to hiring well qualified candidates at its Philadelphia, Pennsylvania location. About the Company: With nearly a 100 year history, the company has been the go-to for aerospace manufacturers that have air cargo, aerial and safety delivery. It manufactures exciting products that are used by NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Boeing amongst others. The company has also been heavily involved in humanitarian and recovery work. The Specialist will report directly to the Vice President, Finance and will be responsible for development of all compliance related tasks. The company has a strong code of ethics, and a "speak up environment" where matters of compliance and contracting are treated with vigor. This is a business with significant growth opportunity. Position Summary: The Specialist supports all activities across the company related to management and continued implementation of effective export compliance programs under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Develops and maintains trade compliance policies and operational procedures and updates them according to the regulatory changes brought about by the US government and other procedural changes that apply to trade compliance. Prepares complex licenses and agreements to support sales programs and initiatives, including agent and reseller agreements. Specific Duties & Responsibilities: Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to: Is the onsite contact point for trade compliance matters pertaining to the ITAR and EAR: Works with legal counsel to ensure compliance for all import and export transactions. Creates policies and procedures and integrates into the business. Prepares and submits export licenses and agreements as well as monitors the implementation of the technology control plan and other export and import compliance related procedures and work instructions. Provides necessary trade compliance training and updates for employees with export compliance functions. Maintains and assists with the implementation of company export compliance procedures and work instructions. When needed, reviews and validates the export classifications of parts, materials, data, and services. Assists Contracts with structuring and negotiating commercial and defense agreements with customers, suppliers, and partners, ranging from NDAs to complex sale and licensing agreements. Advises officers and senior managers of corporate legal responsibilities. Participates in project reviews. Develops and negotiates teaming agreements, nondisclosure agreements, proprietary rights agreements, and data rights agreements. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business with an emphasis in International Business and Contract Administration, or equivalent experience. An MBA is preferred, but not required. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience and at least 2 years managing export control programs. Qualifications: Must be a US Person. Technical background and prior experience in DoD security and critical technical information and/or corporate compliance and internal investigation are also a plus. Thorough and demonstrated knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, US EAR and ITAR regulations as well as use of SNAP R and DECCS licensing processes. Knowledge of certification process as it pertains to the Truth-In Negotiations Act (TINA). Exceptional knowledge and experience of commercial/government contract law, with pragmatic approach to application. Experience researching, interpreting, and applying government regulations such as ITAR and EAR. Must have a high level of initiative and be able to work independently with great attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency to manage and complete projects on time in this fast-paced environment. Must quickly solve problems while meeting multiple deadlines. Operating knowledge of costing and pricing methodologies. Working knowledge of MS Office, Costpoint, and SYSPRO highly desirable. Possesses strong leadership, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. Provides guidance to business personnel on export controls to ensure compliance with U.S. and foreign regulations in international business activities. Ability to teach others across multiple business functions with varying degrees of background on complex export compliance and regulatory issues and processes, ensuring understanding and acceptance from the students. Excellent customer relations/interpersonal skills. Ability to present recommendations to solve business challenges. Problem solver, able to work under time-sensitive circumstances, collaboratively or independently, and take the initiative to address situations before issues arise. Ability to get tasks completed under challenging circumstances. Maintain applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Conduct internal compliance reviews as required. Review and approve presentations, briefings, documents, and other information provided to foreign persons for compliance with licenses and regulations prior to release outside the company. Lead the development and implementation of company policy, procedures, guidelines, and instructions to support compliance with US and International export and import regulations and company policy. Ability to support individuals at multiple locations with timely and accurate responses. Flexible, cooperative, and collaborative; demonstrating ability to adapt to changing US government, customer, and company conditions. Strong continuous improvement philosophy. Strong attention to detail. Excellent organizational, prioritization, and planning skills. Prompt, professional, and willing to learn and take on any new task assigned. Travel Requirements: Periodic travel may be required to support project functions such as supplier visits, product testing, and technical customer meetings. ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Physical Demands: (*) The position requires that the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, and kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment: (*) This position will require a working environment mix comprised of office, shop floor, field and customer locations (both domestic and international). While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to static electricity; explosives in test conditions; fumes; airborne particles; outside weather conditions prevalent at the time and an air-conditioned and heated office. The noise level is normally moderate may be occasionally high. *Note: Both the Physical Demand and Work Environment sections are required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Airborne Systems is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor SALARY - 100-125k Dependent on experience Comprehensive benefits including 401k and Medical

Legal and Compliance hires is working with a large and prestigious national law firm, that is is seeking an attorney to work at the level of a senior associate in its premier management-side Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice, in New York. The firm is strong on its Diversity Equity and Inclusion program and is at the forefront of the profession in the geographical areas it serves. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of relevant labor and employment litigation experience. This position requires knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws, specifically Titles I, II and II of the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act. The ideal candidate should have experience handling certain aspects of litigation such as interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and various motions and briefs, conducting and defending depositions, interacting with clients and opposing counsel, and attending court appearances. Experience providing advice and counsel on workplace law issues, including wage and hour, employee relations, mitigation of risk, ADA and other workplace accommodation, employment agreements reductions in-force, and employment related policies is also beneficial. Candidates must possess strong academic credentials and have excellent communication and writing skills. Juris Doctorate degree required. Admission to practice law in New York is mandatory. The expected salary range for this position ranges from $205,000 - $290,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to the base salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Legal and Compliance Hires are proud to be working with a leading award winning national law firm to place an Associate Attorney at either its Columbus or Cincinnati offices in Ohio. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of relevant litigation experience, preferably in the areas of business disputes or healthcare-related litigation, including payment disputes, vendor disputes, government investigations, and False Claims Act cases. The ideal candidate should have the ability to handle most aspects of litigation with minimal supervision, such as interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and various motions and briefs, conducting and defending depositions, interacting with clients and opposing counsel, and attending to certain court appearances. The strongest candidates may have experience clerking in federal court or handling appellate cases. Candidates must possess strong academic credentials and exhibit excellent research and writing skills. Juris Doctorate degree required. Admission to practice law in Ohio is mandatory. The expected salary range for this position is $205,000 - $290,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to the base salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Legal & Compliance Hires is working with a prestigious national law firm to find a number of associates to work in its growing national Construction practice. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience litigating construction claims in court and arbitration settings such as those dealing with design error, work quality, delay, job cost accounting, or surety bond related disputes. EBG’s construction practice involves the representation of owners and developers across the country (the practice is not limited to the Nashville region) and includes multiple ENR Top 400 owners and publicly traded entities. Construction industry experience and technical degrees strongly preferred. Candidates must possess strong academic credentials and have excellent communication and writing skills. Admission to practice law in Tennessee is mandatory. The expected salary range for this position is $200,000 - $310,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to the base salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Legal & Compliance Hires is working with a prestigious national law firm to place an attorney to work at the level of a mid-level or senior associate to join its national management-side labor and employment practice. This position is located in either the San Francisco or Los Angeles Office in California. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of relevant experience in employment law counseling and compliance. Relevant experience includes preparation of employment policies and agreements, counseling on employee relations issues such as discipline and termination, accommodation requests, and leaves of absence, and conducting workplace investigations. Anti-harassment and other employment training experience is preferred. Ideal candidates will also have knowledge of federal and state labor & employment laws (e.g., wage and hour, trade secret law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and similar state laws). Experience handling certain aspects of litigation such as interviewing witnesses, reviewing electronically stored documents, drafting pleadings and various motions and briefs, conducting and defending depositions, interacting with clients and opposing counsel, and attending court appearances is preferred, but not required. Candidates must possess strong academic credentials and have excellent communication and writing skills. Juris Doctorate degree required. Admission to practice law in California is mandatory. The expected salary range for this position ranges from $205,000 - $290,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to the base salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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