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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, trusted foundry, and other applicable import/export laws and regulations in countries where Tower has operations in. The role will also provide legal advice and develop trade compliance programs for emerging laws. 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