AESC US LLC
Senior Corporate Counsel - TRADE Compliance
AESC US LLC, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
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 LLC
AESC 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 Role
AESC is looking for an experienced counsel reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer and leading TRADE/ABAC teams.What You Will Do
Provide 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.Support the business with any required changes to policies and procedures based on changes in applicable laws and regulations.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, and business and functional leaders; identify, retain and manage outside counsel as necessary.What You Need
Legal 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.Needs to have experience working with anti-bribery/anti-corruption, export/import trade compliance, trade agreement, countries of restrictions (sanctions, embargo), tariff, anti-money laundry, anti-corruption, 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 with such matters in non-US based environment an asset).Experience in program development and implementation, preferably with a global perspective; capacity to partner with leadership team.Willingness to adapt to a flexible schedule to accommodate multiple zones.What is “Nice to Have”?
Ability to speak, read, and write Mandarin Chinese.Travel
Occasional domestic and international travel required.What We Offer
Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference.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.Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environmentMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHSA and Flexible Spending Accounts401K with company matchLife Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)Paid Vacation and 14 Paid HolidaysShort term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)Tuition reimbursementApplication Process
Even 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 Opportunity
At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals.Physical Requirements
The 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.Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.Work Environment
Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation 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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AESC 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 Role
AESC is looking for an experienced counsel reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer and leading TRADE/ABAC teams.What You Will Do
Provide 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.Support the business with any required changes to policies and procedures based on changes in applicable laws and regulations.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, and business and functional leaders; identify, retain and manage outside counsel as necessary.What You Need
Legal 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.Needs to have experience working with anti-bribery/anti-corruption, export/import trade compliance, trade agreement, countries of restrictions (sanctions, embargo), tariff, anti-money laundry, anti-corruption, 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 with such matters in non-US based environment an asset).Experience in program development and implementation, preferably with a global perspective; capacity to partner with leadership team.Willingness to adapt to a flexible schedule to accommodate multiple zones.What is “Nice to Have”?
Ability to speak, read, and write Mandarin Chinese.Travel
Occasional domestic and international travel required.What We Offer
Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference.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.Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environmentMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHSA and Flexible Spending Accounts401K with company matchLife Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)Paid Vacation and 14 Paid HolidaysShort term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)Tuition reimbursementApplication Process
Even 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 Opportunity
At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals.Physical Requirements
The 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.Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.Work Environment
Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation 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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