Director, Compliance - Remote (Washington, DC area only)

Our client is a pioneering force in AI computing, redefining the limits of machine intelligence through its breakthrough wafer-scale architecture. Its technology delivers record-setting performance in training and inference workloads and powers innovation across advanced research institutions, government programs, hyperscalers, and leading enterprises. As the company continues to scale globally and operate at the forefront of AI and advanced compute, it seeks an experienced and business-oriented Director, Compliance to lead and mature its global compliance function. This is a high-visibility leadership role reporting directly to the General Counsel. The Director, Compliance will own and evolve the company's international trade and complex contract compliance programs - including government-related programs - and support broader regulatory initiatives spanning privacy, ethics, anti-corruption, and public company obligations. This is a hands-on opportunity for a compliance leader who thrives in export-controlled, highly regulated, and fast-scaling environments at the cutting edge of AI infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a global compliance program aligned with U.S. and international export control and sanctions regimes, including EAR and OFAC.
• Oversee ECCN classification and technical export analyses for advanced semiconductor and AI hardware products.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and product teams to ensure operational controls align with evolving regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks for complex commercial agreements, including government contracts and related regulatory programs.
• Monitor and advise leadership on regulatory developments at the intersection of AI, advanced compute, export controls, and national security.
• Support additional compliance domains, including privacy, supply chain integrity, environmental matters, ethics and code of conduct programs, and anti-corruption initiatives.
• Build and scale global compliance training programs and internal controls appropriate for a rapidly growing organization.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on compliance risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and regulatory positioning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal, compliance, or regulatory experience, ideally within export-controlled or government-regulated industries.
• Experience in semiconductors, advanced compute, cloud infrastructure, aerospace/defense, or similarly regulated technology sectors strongly preferred.
• Deep familiarity with export controls, sanctions programs, and international trade compliance frameworks; exposure to federal contracting requirements a plus.
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling enterprise compliance programs in high-growth environments.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical operational controls and business-facing guidance.
• Strong cross-functional partnership skills and executive presence.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, technically sophisticated environment.

The targeted base compensation range is $265K-$280K + fixed bonus and strong stock grant. Individual total compensation will depend on the candidate's seniority and directly relevant experience. Fully remote candidates will be considered, with preference for proximity to Silicon Valley headquarters to support cross-functional collaboration. Solutus Legal Search has been exclusively engaged on this search. Resumes submitted directly to our client will be routed to Solutus for review. Ref. #941-SLS We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job