Req ID: 45395
Team: N358
Legal Entity: HII Corporate Office
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Meet HII's Corporate Team
HII's corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
HII - Americas largest shipbuilder and a global, all-domain defense provider - is currently seeking a Senior Counsel 1 (Trade Compliance) at our Newport News, Virginia office. This candidate will report directly to HII's Chief Compliance Officer. The ideal candidate has extremely strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. With divisional focus and responsibilities, the candidate will serve as the key node between business elements and the Enterprise Trade Compliance Program and needs the confidence and skills to operate independently while communicating effectively simultaneously with the Chief Compliance Officer and senior division leaders.
Must Have:
• Juris Doctor Law degree • 6 years of experience
Nice to Have:
• 4 years of International Trade Compliance Experience • Internal Investigation Experience • Defense Industry and/or USG Experience • Government Contracts Experience • In-House Legal Experience • Active Security Clearance
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future.
Working at HII
We offer comprehensive benefits including:
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices • On-site health centers • Tele-medicine • Wellness resources • Employee assistance programs • Savings plan options (401K) • Financial education and planning tools • Life insurance • Tuition reimbursement • Employee discounts • Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships • More
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.