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Company: EIW - Expeditors International of Washington, WA
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JDHuntr - Senior Counsel, Compliance $100,000

Job Category: General Corporate / Compliance [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job Reference: 86377
Job description:
A global logistics and supply chain organization is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel, Compliance to join its legal department and provide advice, strategy, training, and guidance on compliance matters across its international operations. As part of a publicly traded Fortune 500 company, this role supports a global network of subsidiaries and operations. Working closely with senior legal and compliance leadership, the position is responsible for designing, overseeing, and continuously improving the organization’s global compliance program. It also involves direct advisory engagement with company leadership on a range of compliance and ethics matters.

Senior Corporate Counsel, Compliance
Location: Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Full time

Primary Responsibilities:
Supporting and advising leadership and business teams, including executives, managers, employee relations, technology, and operations, regarding compliance with existing and forthcoming laws and regulations, including compliance with applicable and relevant international laws and regulations.
Advising (with subject-matter expertise) on issues such as import and export controls; sanctions and embargoes; denied parties and vessels; anti-corruption, antitrust, and anti-boycott laws and regulations; enterprise risk mitigation; artificial intelligence; and the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, its policies, and its standards.
Managing compliance‑related regulatory matters, investigations, and outside counsel, including related budgets.
Partnering closely with Internal Audit and Accounting/Finance to support compliance risk assessments, monitoring, whistleblower reports, and remediation efforts.
Serving as the in-house legal lead for compliance‑related government inquiries, audits, subpoenas, and investigations.
Designing, implementing, and maintaining compliance policies, standards, procedures, and internal controls.
Developing and delivering targeted, role‑appropriate compliance training for employees, managers, and executives.
Providing effective cross-functional support inside and outside of the legal department.
Contributing to Legal Department strategy, compliance program enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Travel: Expected 5% to 15%; valid passport/authorized to travel internationally required

Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate, Bachelor of Laws, or equivalent degree
Licensed/authorized to practice law and in good standing
7+ years of legal experience with significant responsibility for compliance, regulatory, or investigations matters; experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department preferred.
Significant in‑house experience advising a global business on compliance or regulatory matters strongly preferred
Impeccable integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness while also understanding the appropriate initiative and work ethic dictated by Company leadership
Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to exercise appropriate independent initiative while remaining aligned with Company leadership and business objectives.
Demonstrated experience advising on international compliance matters, including anti‑corruption, sanctions, export controls, and regulatory investigations
Experience in logistics, transport, and related sectors preferred
Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent business judgment and ability to work as part of a team and independently
Fluent oral and written English required and fluency in additional languages an asset

Additional Information
This position is on-site at our Bellevue, WA global headquarters office
Base Salary: $100,000
Eligible for bonus
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
Holidays (10)
Flexible Days (2)
Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
Commuter Benefit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learning & Development Program
Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

Senior Corporate Counsel, Compliance
$100,000

Expeditors International of Washington

86377
Company: EIW - Expeditors International of Washington
Skills:
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $100,000
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Bellevue, WA USA
Zip/Postal Code: 98004
Post Date: 06/01/2026
 
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