$145,000–$190,000 Per Year
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Contract Approval, Contract Management, Corporate Compliance, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, Diversity, English Language, Industry Standards, International Law, Interpersonal Skills, Know Your Customer (KYC), Leadership, Legal, Legal Standards, Legal Support Skills, License Agreements, Maintain Compliance, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales, Technical Publications, Technical Support, Training Program, Tuition Fees
Director Legal & Compliance | Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
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Director Legal & Compliance
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Pilatus is hiring a Director Legal & Compliance to join our team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltds legal and compliance functions, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across its operations. This role provides strategic legal guidance to executive leadership and serves as the primary authority for legal, regulatory, and trade compliance matters. A successful individual in this position will develop, implement, and maintain company-wide compliance programs, manage legal risk, and support the organizations business objectives while ensuring ethical and lawful operations and act as a central point of contact for Legal, Compliance, and Trade Compliance. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.
What you do
- Develops, formalizes, and maintains a comprehensive legal and compliance framework, including an export management and compliance program, based on existing policies, procedures, Group standards, and industry best practices
- Ensures company-wide compliance with applicable domestic and international laws and regulations, including corporate, commercial, employment, trade, and regulatory requirements (ITAR, EAR, OFAC, CBP, and other relevant laws)
- Provides legal advice and guidance to executive management and internal stakeholders on business transactions, contracts, regulatory matters, and risk mitigation strategies
- Acts as the primary Legal & Compliance liaison to the Group General Counsel, ensuring alignment with Group policies, escalation of material legal and compliance matters, and consistent application of legal standards
- Reviews, drafts, negotiates, and manages commercial contracts, including customer, supplier, service, distribution, licensing, and confidentiality agreements
- Oversees the companys commercial contracts lifecycle, including contract templates, approval processes, risk assessment, execution, amendments, and record retention
- Monitors restricted and denied parties lists, U.S. sanctions programs, and ?Know Your Customer" requirements to ensure compliance and prevent prohibited transactions
- Designs and delivers legal and compliance training programs for employees, with a focus on trade compliance, ethics, and regulatory awareness
What you bring
- Masters degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business, or a related field; Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification strongly preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal, compliance, and/or trade compliance roles, preferably in an international or regulated industry
- Proven experience leading and developing compliance or legal professionals
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership and collaborate effectively with Group-level stakeholders
- Experience working with external counsel, regulators, and compliance service providers
- Relevant professional certifications or bar admission are a plus
What we offer
- 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
- 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9, 600 annually
- Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2, 250 for single coverage and $3, 000 for family coverage annually
- 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
- Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
- Tuition assistance available annually after the first year
- The salary range for this position is $145, 000 - 190, 000 per year depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
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- We want to address everyone with our job ads and are committed to diversity in our company we are looking forward to receiving your online application
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We are looking forward to your online application
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Amber Holmes
+1 303 410 2750
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