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Lumentum is seeking an accomplished Global Trade Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance and practical business support across the company’s global trade activities. This high-impact role will advise leaders and cross-functional teams on export controls, economic sanctions, customs and import compliance, international trade regulations, and related geopolitical and supply-chain risks.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Legal Counsel
- Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders and stakeholders on global trade matters affecting Lumentum’s products, technology, transactions, supply chain, and operations.
- Provide clear, practical advice on U.S. and non-U.S. export controls, economic sanctions, customs and import requirements, antiboycott rules, and other international trade laws.
- Assess the legal and business implications of evolving geopolitical developments, regulatory actions, tariffs, trade remedies, and government policy initiatives; communicate risks and recommended actions to senior leadership.
- Support commercial, supply-chain, product, and operational decisions by identifying trade requirements early and developing risk-based, business-oriented solutions.
- Partner with the Legal Department on agreements, transactions, investigations, disclosures, and other matters involving trade compliance considerations.
Export Controls, Sanctions & Technology Compliance
- Advise on export jurisdiction and classification for hardware, software, technology, technical data, and services under the EAR, ITAR, and applicable non-U.S. regimes.
- Analyze licensing requirements, license exceptions, exemptions, de-minimis and foreign direct product rules, reexports, retransfers, deemed exports, and controlled technology access.
- Support the preparation, submission, and management of export license applications, commodity classifications, advisory opinions, and other government filings; monitor license conditions and provisos.
- Advise on restricted-party, end-use, end-user, destination, diversion-risk, and sanctions screening; evaluate red flags and conduct risk-based due diligence and escalation.
- Guide the development and implementation of Technology Control Plans and other controls governing access to controlled technology, technical data, and facilities.
- Provide legal support for investigations, voluntary disclosures, directed disclosures, enforcement matters, and responses to government inquiries or audits.
Customs, Import & Trade Remedies
- Advise on customs classification, valuation, country of origin, marking, admissibility, foreign-trade zones, and other import compliance requirements.
- Assess the impact of tariffs, Section 301 and Section 232 measures, antidumping and countervailing duties, forced-labor restrictions, and other trade remedies on Lumentum’s products and supply chain.
- Partner with Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, and external customs brokers to resolve complex entry, clearance, post-entry, and duty issues and strengthen the accuracy and defensibility of import records.
- Support customs audits, protests, prior disclosures, ruling requests, and other interactions with customs authorities in the United States and other jurisdictions.
Program Governance, Risk Management & Operations
- Help develop, maintain, and continuously improve Lumentum’s global trade compliance policies, procedures, controls, training, and governance framework.
- Establish risk-based processes for classification, licensing, screening, technology controls, import compliance, recordkeeping, and escalation across regions.
- Conduct or oversee compliance assessments, internal reviews, audits, and risk analyses; track remediation activities and advise on control effectiveness.
- Develop and deliver targeted training and communications that make complex trade requirements understandable and actionable for employees and business partners.
- Promote consistent global standards while accounting for local legal requirements and operational realities across Lumentum’s international footprint.
- Champion the responsible use of trade compliance technology, automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to improve visibility, efficiency, and control effectiveness.
External Engagement & Strategic Contribution
- Represent Lumentum, as appropriate, in engagements with U.S. and non-U.S. government agencies, regulators, industry associations, outside counsel, and other external stakeholders.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments and coordinate timely impact assessments and business communications.
- Build strong relationships across the company and serve as a visible advocate for ethical, compliant, and commercially practical global trade practices.
- Contribute to the broader Legal Department’s strategic priorities and support a culture of sound judgment, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree required; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction preferred.
- 15+ years of experience advising on international trade, export controls, economic sanctions, customs, or a related legal and compliance discipline; experience in a multinational technology or manufacturing company strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in the EAR, ITAR, OFAC sanctions, U.S. customs laws; experience with related non-U.S. trade regimes preferred.
- Practical experience with export classifications, licensing, deemed exports, technology-control programs, restricted-party screening, customs matters, trade remedies, investigations, and government inquiries.
- Strong understanding of how trade requirements intersect with product development, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, logistics, sales, procurement, and commercial transactions.
- Excellent legal judgment and the ability to assess complex, incomplete, or fast-changing facts and provide clear, timely, and actionable recommendations.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and executive communication skills, including the ability to explain technical legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, cultures, and jurisdictions.
- Self-directed, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
- Fluency in English required; additional language skills and experience working across Asia, Europe, or other international regions are a plus.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.
