CORPORATE ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, DIRECTOR-2 OF ENTERPRISE TRADE COMPLIANCE

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Mar 5, 2026

Req ID: 45900
Team: N358 LEGAL
Entity: HII Corporate Office

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Meet HII’s Corporate Team
HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

HII - a global, all-domain defense provider - has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant General Counsel, Director-2 of Enterprise Trade Compliance. The ideal candidate is a trusted senior advisor with strong judgment, integrity, and communication skills, capable of influencing senior leadership (including up to the Board of Directors level) and bridging the gap between senior business and legal leadership. This position will (i) set a tone consistent with establishing an international trade compliance team that is high-performing, well-trained, and well-integrated into the business; (ii) be the critical first line supervisor, leader, and mentor for the Senior Counsels responsible for trade compliance at the division levels; and (iii) focus attention on strategy, planning, stakeholder engagement (internal and external), and creative solutions. This position will report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer.

Must Have

Juris Doctor Law degree and 10 years of experience;

Experience with Internal Investigations

Nice to Have

Extensive experience in International Trade Compliance

Defense Industry and/or USG experience

Government Contracts experience

In-House Legal experience

Active Security Clearance

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.