Associate Director, Counsel – Global Trade Programs (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-03-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW208: Connecticut Remote Remote Location , Remote City, CT, 06035 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

We have an exciting remote opportunity for a highly motivated Associate Director, Counsel – Global Trade Programs to join our team!

What You Will Do:

As Associate Director and Counsel, Global Trade Programs, the selected candidate will be responsible for providing advice and counsel on Global Trade regulations in the United States and Canada, and globally as required. The selected candidate will be part of the Global Compliance team in P&W’s Legal, Contracts, and Compliance organization and will report to the Deputy Director & Senior Counsel, Global Trade.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing and applying Global Trade regulations (both U.S. and non-U.S.) to support business needs in the context of internal and external stakeholders
• Partnering with various stakeholders across the company to provide real-time, compliant Global Trade advice to support business needs
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Providing sanctions support and analysis
• Assisting as needed with internal investigations relating to Global Trade matters
• Working collaboratively with members of the Global Compliance team and stakeholders across the company to manage compliance risk and support business initiatives
• Assisting in the development, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of P&W and RTX policies, standard work, and processes related to Global Trade
• Continually enhancing and improving P&W’s Global Trade program and maintaining a heightened awareness of the RTX Code of Ethics, always acting with integrity
• Must be willing to comply with applicable pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check
• Travel – 10%. The employee will be required to attend periodic onsite meetings in East Hartford, Connecticut or other job related travel

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) and 10+ years of legal experience, including 5+ years of Global Trade experience
• Good standing with a state bar association and in-house counsel registration in a timely manner following hire
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance – this position may also require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated history as a strong leader and team player with excellent judgment and professional maturity
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal daily supervision, collaborate with others, and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Experience with U.S. and Canadian export and import regulations, Office of Foreign Asset Control regulations, and other relevant regulatory schemes
• Prior experience reviewing contracts, providing sanctions advice, and providing Global Trade business support
• Background within an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Prior experience with non-U.S. Global Trade regulations, with particular focus on Europe and India

Learn More & Apply Now:

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

• This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD – 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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