Senior Corporate Counsel - TRADE Compliance

AESC is looking to add a Senior Corporate Counsel - TRADE Compliance to our team in Santa Clara, CA, Murfreesboro, TN, Sunderland/London UK, Shanghai China, or Japan.Full-TimeHybrid: 2-3 days a week in officeAbout AESC US LLCAESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan, and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years.AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market.About the RoleAESC is looking for an experienced counsel reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer and leading TRADE/ABAC teams.What You Will DoProvide legal advice and counseling on trade laws, export/import controls, sanctions (TRADE), and anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC).Conduct and support TRADE/ABAC compliance risk assessments and audits and develop remediation or corrective action plans.Monitor and keep current on the rapidly evolving TRADE/ABAC environment; communicate with businesses on the impact of changes and support and develop risk mitigation strategies.Lead interactions with TRADE/ABAC government regulators; prepare and manage responses to internal and external audits and government inquiries.Help develop and deliver tailored training to raise awareness of TRADE/ABAC risks and obligations and support a continuing culture of compliance.Draft, review and advise on TRADE/ABAC provisions within contracts and transaction documentation.Support compliance due diligence reviews of third parties and counterparties.Deal with diverse constituencies of internal and external parties including regulators, external counsel, customers, and vendors.What You NeedLegal or equivalent degree.Admitted to the bar in a relevant jurisdiction (e.g., Canada, EU, US, UK, China, Japan) and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status).4-6 years post-graduate work experience in either private firms or corporate environment.Experience working with anti-bribery/anti-corruption, export/import trade compliance, trade agreements, sanctions, tariffs, etc.Additional language capabilities in French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and/or especially Mandarin, an asset.Deep understanding of TRADE/ABAC regulatory regimes in the USA.Experience in program development and implementation, preferably with a global perspective.Willingness to adapt to a flexible schedule to accommodate multiple zones.What is "Nice to Have"?Ability to speak, read, and write Mandarin Chinese.TravelOccasional domestic and international travel required.What We OfferWelcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.We offer:Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance401K with company matchPaid Vacation and 14 Paid HolidaysTuition reimbursementApplication ProcessEven if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team.Equal Employment OpportunityAt AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Ability to sit for extended periods of time.Work EnvironmentCandidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others.Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

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