Senior Counsel, Sanctions and Trade Compliance
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At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.
Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.
See yourself at Twilio
Join the team as Twilio’s next Senior Counsel, Sanctions and Export Control.
About the job
This position is needed to manage Twilio’s compliance with U.S. export control and sanctions laws and regulations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for furthering Twilio’s commitment to compliance with U.S. export control and sanctions laws and regulations. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of export and sanctions laws, regulations, and administrative agency practice including, but not limited to, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) economic sanctions and the Bureau of Industry and Security’s Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate will possess high integrity and demonstrate a consistent track record of pragmatic cross-functional collaboration and sound legal advice across our organization.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
- Provide legal advice on sanctions and export controls to business operations, senior business leaders, and other key stakeholders on a broad range of sanction and export related regulatory, commercial, and diligence matters.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support, further develop, and implement Twilio's sanctions compliance program.
- Participate in the implementation and enforcement of a governance framework, including defining and implementing control processes, and testing/monitoring plans to ensure operations remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitoring: Participate in and lead teams of compliance and business colleagues to ensure ongoing and relevant monitoring of sanctions and export compliance risks are assessed to identify potential areas of improvement and developing/implementing mitigation strategies, such as customized compliance programs, policies, processes, and other corrective actions.
- Proactively identify and assess potential risks, and work with legal, policy, and operational teams to develop risk mitigation approaches and drive cross-functional implementation.
- Have a strong commitment to integrity and a solution-driven approach with a strong business partner mindset.
- Operate independently and confidently manage multiple internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, to implement pragmatic solutions.
Qualifications
Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
Required:
- A law degree from a U.S. accredited law school and be an active member in good standing with a state bar association that will be their principal work location is required.
- A minimum of 7 years legal experience working as an attorney on trade matters in a government agency, law firm, or in-house legal department in an international environment
- Expertise in export controls and sanctions, including the OFAC and EAR regulations.
- A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
- Effectively identify and articulate implications up and downstream, taking action or escalating as appropriate.
- Demonstrate an ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize workflow with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Your team-first attitude enables you to easily and effectively work across teams and cross-functionally.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT), GSuite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and Project Management software (Jira, Asana, AirTable (or similar), RAID logs, budgeting systems).
Desired:
- Experience working in both at an in-house legal department and at a law firm in sanctions and trade compliance.
- Experience in a communications / telecom adjacent space is a plus but not required.
Location
This role will be remote, but is not eligible to be hired in San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, San Jose, CA, or the surrounding areas.
Travel
We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.
What We Offer
Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.
Compensation
*Please note this role is open to candidates outside of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington State. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only.
The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:
- Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont or Washington D.C. : $184,500 - $230,700
- Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $195,300 - $244,200
- Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $217,000 - $271,300
- This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan and corporate bonus plan. All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until 06/16/25 but may change based on business needs.
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