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Assistant General Counsel, Global Trade Compliance

Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.
paid time off, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Santa Clara
Aug 08, 2025

About Marvell

Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.

Your Team, Your Impact

At Marvell, we believe that infrastructure powers progress. That execution is as essential as innovation. That better collaboration builds better technology. Trusted by the world's leading technology companies for 30 years, we move, store, process and secure the world's data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers' current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency, we're ultimately changing the way tomorrow's enterprise, cloud, automotive, and carrier architectures transform-for the better.

The data infrastructure that our customers build has never been more critical to our global economy. It's what's keeping the world connected, businesses running, and information flowing. If you're ready to excel, innovate, and truly enjoy your work, apply now for the position detailed below.

What You Can Expect

This role is responsible for providing strategic and legal guidance regarding Marvell's global trade compliance program. This includes ensuring compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) regulations and programs, economic and trade sanctions programs, , Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, and other applicable import/export laws and regulations in countries where Marvell has operations in, and Marvell's Global Code of Conduct. The role will also provide legal advice and develop trade compliance programs for emerging laws. The role will provide legal advice and partner with stakeholders to design and implement supply chain due diligence programs. Additionally, this is a management position with day-to-day responsibility for managing Marvell's Global Trade Compliance team.

Successful candidates must demonstrate their ability to:

  • Provide clear and timely guidance and legal advice to ensure Marvell complies fully with all applicable trade laws and regulations, including the EAR, ITAR, OFAC and other sanctions programs, CBP and other U.S. and international regulations.

  • Provide legal advice and operationalize trade compliance programs to ensure Marvell complies fully with applicable export controls, including regulations specific to advanced computing and semiconductor sectors.

  • Monitor legal, regulatory, and trade developments that impact Marvell's business and deliver clear and timely legal guidance to mitigate impacts.

  • Advise and lead drafting of strategic export licenses and other regulatory filings.

  • Lead, manage and provide regular guidance for a global team of trade compliance/ trade operations professionals.

  • Collaborate with various business functions (including colleagues in Legal, Finance/Tax, HR, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales, Corporate Strategy) to understand their business priorities and build integrated, upstream, and forward-looking trade compliance processes.

  • Direct the creation and maintenance of trade compliance policies & guidelines.

  • Implement technology tools to streamline and enhance trade compliance operations.

  • Direct the development of trade compliance program's continuous improvement activities, including compliance assurance and risk assessment programs.

  • Direct, develop and execute risk-based trade compliance trainings and communications.

  • Lead projects to enhance trade compliance efficiency and value contribution.

  • Lead the development of trade compliance roadmap and strategic planning.

  • Willingness to assume responsibility for emerging risk areas.

  • Promote a business culture of trade compliance and ethics and perform other compliance activities.

  • Travel to Marvell's sites globally to meet with stakeholders, conduct training, and improve processes.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school

  • Licensed to practice law in the United States

  • Licensed customs broker

  • 10+ years of experience in advising multinational businesses on legal trade compliance matters, including U.S. export controls and sanctions programs; semiconductor industry (or closely related fields) preferred.

  • Experienced in managing a global team of trade compliance professionals at all career levels.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Experience in building and leading a trade compliance function in a multinational company.

  • Strategic thought leader with business acumen and ability to make good decisions based on sound judgment.

  • Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills, most importantly the ability to distill complex legal concepts into simple terms easily digestible by business.

  • Strong presentation skills.

  • Deep expertise in U.S. export controls and sanctions regulations.

  • Knowledge of import compliance including Country of Origin determinations, valuation and HTS classifications, and tariff programs.

  • Experience in managing outside counsel and budgets.

  • Experience in working, managing, and driving multi-functional projects to completion.

  • Strong people and management skills to develop, train and grow a team.

  • Nimble learner and quick to learn new and different technologies and stay abreast of emerging technologies; technical/engineering background, a plus.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

191,530 - 286,900, $ per annum

The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

At Marvell, we offer a total compensation package with a base, bonus and equity.Health and financial wellbeing are part of the package. That means flexible time off, 401k, plus a year-end shutdown, floating holidays, paid time off to volunteer. Have a question about our benefits packages - health or financial? Ask your recruiter during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.

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