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Director, International Trade and Sanctions Counsel

Ametek

Berwyn, PA · Posted November 9, 2026

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Reporting to the Corporate Counsel Director, the International trade and sanctions lawyer will navigate legal and business issues in a complex domestic and international environment supporting 100+ business units worldwide. Position Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following: Advise business units and corporate stakeholders on export control matters (including ITAR and EAR compliance), import matters, anti-corruption matters, economic sanctions (including OFAC),anti-boycott, and other trade compliance risks (including customs); Conduct company-wide import, export, sanctions, and anti-corruption compliance training and periodically update corresponding compliance manuals; In partnership with AMETEK Law Department personnel, conduct audits to test and confirm trade and sanctions compliance activities of business units; Prepare responses to subpoenas for import, export, sanctions and anti-corruption compliance matters; Prepare and file voluntary disclosures related to import, export, sanctions and anti-corruption issues; Implement and manage trade screening tools; Assist with due diligence for mergers and acquisitions in all areas of trade compliance; and Work collaboratively with AMETEK Law Department personnel to (i) review and revise all relevant manuals and related documentation, and (ii) assist with the review, revision, and negotiation of export / import / bribery (and similar) provisions in commercial agreements. Required Skills and Experience: J.D. and current bar membership; and 15+ years of law firm or combined in-house and law firm experience. Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI -generated outputs.