What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Legal Counsel, International Trade Compliance - Houston, TX position at Baker Hughes?
Would you like to be a part of a leading Trade Compliance Program?
Do you enjoy leading projects that promote continuous improvement?
Join our leading Trade Compliance Team
Our Legal Team takes responsibility for developing and safeguarding our company’s global legal strategy. We partner with the business to develop, maintain, and follow compliance policies, providing legal advice and guidance to support the business as necessary. Our team provides valuable oversight for Export Controls Rules and Regulations, Sanctions regulations and Customs governance.
Partner with the best
In this role, you will lead the development of certain aspects of the Baker Hughes Trade Compliance Program. You will provide legal advice to our business on Export Controls, Sanction regulations and Customs rules. You lead trade compliance investigations and manage submissions and disclosures to the U.S. government.
As a Senior Legal Counsel for International Trade, you will be responsible for:
To be successful in this role you will:
Baker Hughes’ high-performance gearbox solutions and services to solve the most complex power transmission challenges. Our gearboxes transmit power from engines, servos, motors, turbines, and compressors in mechanical drive, turbo, industrial, and marine propulsion applications around the world. Our products and services are known for dependability and high performance, boosting uptime, and improving reliability while driving down maintenance costs.
Partner with the best
The Commercial Proposals Specialist will be responsible for preparing proposals/bids, contract negotiation and compliance with contract commitments and commercial risk assessment.
As a Commercial Proposals Specialist, you will be responsible for:
To be successful in this role you will:
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Do you enjoy leading projects that promote continuous improvement?
Join our leading Trade Compliance Team
Our Legal Team takes responsibility for developing and safeguarding our company’s global legal strategy. We partner with the business to develop, maintain, and follow compliance policies, providing legal advice and guidance to support the business as necessary. Our team provides valuable oversight for Export Controls Rules and Regulations, Sanctions regulations and Customs governance.
Partner with the best
In this role, you will lead the development of certain aspects of the Baker Hughes Trade Compliance Program. You will provide legal advice to our business on Export Controls, Sanction regulations and Customs rules. You lead trade compliance investigations and manage submissions and disclosures to the U.S. government.
As a Senior Legal Counsel for International Trade, you will be responsible for:
- Providing legal advice to our business on US Custom and Export Controls Rules and Regulations, Sanction regulations
- Leading trade compliance investigations and managing submissions and disclosures to the U.S. government as required
- Work with a team dedicated to the management of our compliance program through a focus on continual enhancement
- Managing ITC Compliance policies and procedures and key elements of the Trade Program with our Compliance program
- Monitoring and communicating new international trade laws, rules and regulations that impact our business through internal communications
- Managing ITC Compliance training content and annual roll-out to support our program initiatives
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school or international equivalen
- Have minimum of 5 additional years of experience in Compliance & Regulatory Counsels
- Have admission to practice law and be in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (or equivalent in other jurisdictions).
- Demonstrate solid experience with US & EU licensing and registration regimes, including dual use, military, and nuclear.
- Have experience in international trade law, including export compliance and sanctions.
- Show Strong negotiation and presentation skills and an excellent analytical ability
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal and regulatory concerns to non-legal stakeholders.
- Demo Would you like to contribute to the success of our commercial team?
Baker Hughes’ high-performance gearbox solutions and services to solve the most complex power transmission challenges. Our gearboxes transmit power from engines, servos, motors, turbines, and compressors in mechanical drive, turbo, industrial, and marine propulsion applications around the world. Our products and services are known for dependability and high performance, boosting uptime, and improving reliability while driving down maintenance costs.
Partner with the best
The Commercial Proposals Specialist will be responsible for preparing proposals/bids, contract negotiation and compliance with contract commitments and commercial risk assessment.
As a Commercial Proposals Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Coordinating end-to-end proposal development by reviewing customer inquiries, analyzing technical specifications, selecting appropriate equipment, and generating tailored proposals.
- Collaborating cross-functionally to secure internal approvals, negotiate contract terms, and ensure compliance with commercial and legal requirements.
- Translating customer needs into actionable solutions, guiding the process from initial inquiry to final order approval.
- Navigating complex sales cycles involving technical evaluation, contract negotiation, and procurement coordination to deliver customer-centric outcomes.
- Managing relationships with strategically targeted clients to drive engagement and business growth.
- Developing and executing tailored customer engagement strategies.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited university or college such as Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Industrial Engineering. Industrial Distribution or equivalent will also be considered.
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
- Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Education Assistance
- Generous Parental Leave
- Mental Health Resources
- Dependent Care
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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