Job Title:  Director, International Trade and Sanctions Counsel

Location: 

Berwyn, PA, US, 19312

Business Unit:  Nul
Posting Date:  Jul 16, 2026
Job Description: 

Reporting to the Corporate Counsel Director, the International trade and sanctions lawyer will navigate legal and business issues in a complex domestic and international environment supporting 100+ business units worldwide.

 

Position Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Advise business units and corporate stakeholders on export control matters (including ITAR and EAR compliance), import matters, anti-corruption matters, economic sanctions (including OFAC),anti-boycott, and other trade compliance risks (including customs);
  • Conduct company-wide import, export, sanctions, and anti-corruption compliance training and periodically update corresponding compliance manuals;
  • In partnership with AMETEK Law Department personnel, conduct audits to test and confirm trade and sanctions compliance activities of business units;
  • Prepare responses to subpoenas for import, export, sanctions and anti-corruption compliance matters;
  • Prepare and file voluntary disclosures related to import, export, sanctions and anti-corruption issues;
  • Implement and manage trade screening tools;
  • Assist with due diligence for mergers and acquisitions in all areas of trade compliance; and
  • Work collaboratively with AMETEK Law Department personnel to (i) review and revise all relevant manuals and related documentation, and (ii) assist with the review, revision, and negotiation of export / import / bribery (and similar) provisions in commercial agreements.

 

Required Skills and Experience:

  • J.D. and current bar membership; and
  • 15+ years of law firm or combined in-house and law firm experience.

Compensation

Employee Type:  Salaried
Currency:  USD
Salary Minimum:  225,000
Salary Maximum:  250,000
Incentive:  Yes

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.  The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.


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