• Job Description

  Req#: J2418127
  At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

  Jabil operates an expansive global, manufacturing and supply chain network, with significant operations within Europe, Israel and India. Jabil seeks a dedicated legal professional to provide leadership in trade compliance risk management, regulatory interpretation, and audit response. The successful candidate will advise on regional trade, customs, and compliance matters, lead engagement with government authorities, and enhance local implementation of Jabil’s global trade policies.

  This role:

  • Serves as the primary legal advisor and trade compliance manager for trade-related matters across Jabil’s operations in Europe, the Middle East, and India.
  • Provides day-to-day legal oversight, support and guidance on export licensing, customs valuation, origin determinations, tariff classifications, FTA usage, FTZ or other special custom regime management, recordkeeping, and other matters pertaining to EU Dual-Use Regulation (EU 2021/821), UK export control regimes, and Israel’s Ministry of Economy export control requirements and India’s SCOMET.
  • Oversees local implementation of restricted party screening, classification and licensing standards developed by the trade compliance team.
  • Supports internal investigations, audit responses, and corrective action planning in connection with government audits.
  • Coordinates directly with regional business leaders, site operations, and logistics teams to mitigate legal and reputational risk.
  • Leads the identification, escalation, and remediation of potential trade compliance risks associated with export licensing, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics third-party relationships.
  • Advises and oversees government interaction protocols regarding trade compliance matters, and supports due diligence and compliance assessments of third parties operating in high-risk trade functions.
  • Contributes to internal trade compliance governance structures, including policy implementation, training, and compliance monitoring for Jabil’s EMEAI operations.
  • Monitors and reports on regional legislative and regulatory developments in trade, customs, and sanctions compliance that may affect Jabil’s operations and trade compliance program.
  • Acts as a critical liaison between the global trade compliance organization and local business leaders to ensure aligned, risk-based, and lawful operational execution.

  Additional Requirements

  • Fluent in English; proficiency in one or more European (e.g., German, French, Hungarian, Polish, Ukrainian, or Italian), Hindi, or Hebrew languages is preferred.
  • Licensed attorney in good standing within the EU, UK, Israel, or India, with strong cross-border advisory experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of EU and UK dual-use and sanctions laws, Israel’s Defense Export Control Law and India’s SCOMET.
  • Experience managing compliance in high-risk jurisdictions or complex geopolitical environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with operational stakeholders and legal counterparts across cultures and functions.
  • Strong ethical judgment and proven record of handling sensitive matters discreetly and effectively.

  Educational & Professional Requirements

  • Law degree from an accredited institution in the EU
  • 7–12 years of legal experience in international trade compliance, regulatory risk, or customs and sanctions advisory, preferably a mix of private practice and in-house roles.
  • Prior experience working with technology, defense, aerospace, or high-reliability manufacturing is a strong plus.

  Work location: Remote Hungary

  BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

  Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  Accessibility Accommodation

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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• About the company

  Jabil Inc. is an American worldwide manufacturing services company.

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