Regulatory Compliance Advisor

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,100 attorneys in 17 offices: 13 in the U.S., two in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

The Regulatory Compliance Advisor works with attorneys in the firm’s national security and trade practice to assist clients with preparation of compliance documentation relating to international trade controls, FCC requirements, and other regulatory matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Independently work with clients to prepare compliance documentation, including export, FCC, and NOAA license applications, classification analyses, technology control plans, registration statements, annual and semi-annual reports, and other compliance program documentation. 
Train and oversee the work of case assistants on export controls and FCC licensing
Track regulatory developments, support engagement with regulators, prepare and edit internal guidance, create client alerts, and other substantive non-billable materials.
Support business development efforts through development of pitch materials, attendance at aerospace and defense industry-focused conferences, and development of client alerts related to national security, trade topics and other regulatory matters
Support other team projects on an as needed basis
Maintain compliance with all firm policies and procedures

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required
8+ years of relevant experience handling international trade compliance, FCC licensing, and other national security and related regulatory matters in a corporate compliance department or law firm required
Expertise in managing in-house compliance programs, including management of international trade and FCC compliance maters
Experience managing a team of compliance professionals preferred
Must possess a high level of attention to detail and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary client service
Stellar project management and organizational skills
Must possess good judgment, intuition and problem solving skills
Must be reliable and dependable
Outstanding interpersonal skills and capability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization in various functions and locations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients
E xcellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed

The primary location for this job posting is in Seattle, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows:

$163,200 - $220,800 per year.

The compensation for this position may include a discretionary year-end merit bonus based on performance. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits information can be found here . Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).