Marche

Inhouse International Trade Lawyer – Trade Compliance, Sanctions & Export Control

Reporting Line:

Group General Counsel
Location:

TBD (Corporate HQ / hybrid)
Seniority:

5–7 years of experience

The Context

The Group operates internationally as a manufacturer of

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)

in the

High-Mix Low-Volume

segment and serves the

Aerospace & Defence, MedTech and High-Performance Electronics

markets.
In a highly regulated international trade environment, the

Legal & Compliance

function plays a critical role in supporting the Group’s global operations, ensuring that cross-border activities are conducted in compliance with applicable

export control, sanctions, customs and trade regulations

across jurisdictions.

The Role

The

Inhouse International Trade Lawyer

operates in a complex and evolving international regulatory landscape and serves as the

internal reference point for international trade law

within the Group.

The role combines

deep technical expertise in trade compliance

with a

significant commercial and contractual dimension , and is central to the

design, implementation and continuous evolution of the Group’s trade compliance framework . The position involves close and ongoing interaction with

corporate functions and local teams , with active involvement in projects related to growth, integration and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

Support and coordinate international trade legal matters , including export control, sanctions and customs compliance, across multiple jurisdictions,

in close collaboration with the Group General Counsel .
Develop, implement and maintain the Group’s

trade compliance framework , including policies, procedures and internal controls related to export controls, sanctions regimes and customs requirements.
Advise on

product classification

for export control purposes (e.G. EU Dual-Use, EAR, ITAR, military items) and on

customs classification

(HS / CN codes), working closely with technical and operational teams.
Assess and manage

sanctions and export control risks

in commercial transactions, customer and third-party relationships, and cross-border flows of goods, software, technology and technical assistance.
Provide legal support on

licensing strategies , export authorisations, exemptions and reporting obligations, including interaction with external advisors and competent authorities where required.
Draft, review and negotiate international commercial contracts , with particular focus on trade compliance, sanctions, export control, customs and risk allocation clauses.
Act as a

legal business partner

to commercial and operational teams, supporting compliant deal structuring without compromising business objectives.
Contribute to

trade compliance training and awareness initiatives

tailored to relevant business functions and risk profiles.
Participate in

continuous improvement and digitalisation initiatives , including the implementation of trade compliance tools, screening solutions and automation of classification and control processes.

What We Are Looking For

Law degree and

5–7 years of experience , preferably within multinational organisations or international law firms, with focus on international trade law, export control, sanctions and

international commercial contracts .
Strong hands-on knowledge of

export control regimes

(e.G. EU Dual-Use Regulation, U.S. EAR and ITAR) and

international sanctions frameworks .
Solid experience in

customs law , including tariff classification and interaction with customs authorities.
Proven ability to manage

international commercial contracts

in regulated cross-border environments.
Excellent command of

English ;
additional languages are a strong plus.
Comfortable operating in

international and matrixed environments .

How You Work

Highly structured, detail-oriented and comfortable with regulatory complexity.
Pragmatic and business-minded, with the confidence to take ownership of trade and contractual decisions.
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with non-legal stakeholders.
Proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Why This Role

Strategic role

at the intersection of law, international trade and business operations.
Direct reporting line to the

Group General Counsel

and exposure to senior stakeholders.
Opportunity to

own and shape both the trade compliance and international contracting agenda

in a global industrial group.
International scope with tangible impact on business execution and growth.