Ethics and Trade Compliance Paralegal

Company: FlightSafety International
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Ethics and Trade Compliance Paralegal LOCATION: Denver, CO or Columbus, OH DEPARTMENT: Legal REPORTS TO: Assistant General Counsel and VP of Ethics and Trade Compliance PURPOSE OF POSITION: This position supports the business to ensure compliance with ethical business practices, to include our corporate code of conduct and prohibited business practices policy, and applicable import and export laws in a manner that is consistent with FlightSafety's values and culture. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are essential to the successful and satisfactory performance of this job. Other duties may be assigned. --- Support the Trade Compliance and Legal Departments in identifying opportunities to revise and redefine current processes, as appropriate, to maximize efficiency and minimize organizational risk, to include ongoing development, maintenance, implementation and support of Trade Compliance and Ethics policies and procedures (e.g., FSI Anti-Corruption Policy, Gifts & Hospitalities, Sales Representative Program, etc.)--- Operate as key resource to business units to provide functional, knowledge, support and solutions located in the U.S. and overseas.--- Support administrative processes, to include annual Defense Export Control (DECCS) registration, tracking export licenses, coordinating information collection and information validation between the Sales Department and Legal or Trade Compliance Departments, or managing due diligence requests to vendors and ensuring appropriate consents have been obtained.--- Support analysis and recommendations related to due diligence reports. Submit and manage diligence reports in conjunction with the Sales organization.--- Support internal audits, identify potential process or policy gaps and support corrective actions, as applicable, related to Ethics and Trade Compliance.--- Identify and escalate any compliance gaps and potential voluntary self-disclosures to the Trade Compliance or Legal Departments.--- Conduct and summarize research using various resources.--- Draft legal documents for corporation's needs under the supervision and direction of in-house counsel.--- Maintain properly organized paper and electronic files of legal documents.--- Support management and tracking of investigations.--- Organize files and efficiently respond to internal legal requests.--- Perform general office and administrative tasks (answering phone, scheduling meetings, scanning documents, making copies, etc.).--- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars. MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associate degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies or a Bachelor's degree in a related field. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: --- 2-5 years experience as a legal assistant or paralegal at a law firm preferable.--- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.--- This position is subject to the ITAR, which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.--- Solid computer skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite, to include Word, Excel and preferably Microsoft Access. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: --- Ability to execute import/export standard practices, processes and procedures.--- At least general knowledge and understanding of international trade rules and regulations, including customs/import and export compliance, process control, internal and external audits.--- Experience supporting Ethics and/or Trade Compliance programs into business operation, as well as effective change management experience.--- Experience or at least general knowledge of drafting and supporting export license and agreement management within State and Commerce licensing systems.--- Experience in supporting and enforcing a Denied Party Screening (DPS) program.--- Self-starter with great research skills, who can develop effective networks with internal and external customers.--- Ability to integrate effective compliance requirements with ongoing business processes.--- Experience conducting formal training and presentations with an ability to effectively communicate legal or procedural requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: --- Fluency in English, through both verbal and written communications; able to speak, understand, read and write.--- Extensive knowledge of legal terminology and documentation requirements.--- Familiarity with contracts, legal procedures and protocols useful.--- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.--- Excellent computer skills including, MS Office suite.--- Ability to organize, categorize and summarize extensive information and research.--- Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner.--- Ability to adapt to changing schedules and high-pressure situations.--- Able to work unsupervised, as needed. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand; walk; sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

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