Senior Corporate Counsel

1 month ago

Santa Clara, United States AESC Group Full time
Description & Requirements

AESC is looking to add a Senior Corporate Counsel- TRADE Compliance to join our team in Santa Clara, CA, Murfreesboro, TN, Sunderland/London UK, Shanghai China, or Japan.

  • Full-Time
  • Hybrid: 2-3 days a week in office
About 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).
  • Provide legal advice to businesses and relevant compliance teams on TRADE and ABAC matters.
  • Conduct and support TRADE/ABAC compliance risk assessments and audits and develop remediation or corrective action plans.
  • Reporting to AESC Chief Compliance Officer and working in collaboration with them to support TRADE/ABAC program development - including policies, procedures and automated systems.
  • 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 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 environment.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available).
  • Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays.
  • Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid).
  • Tuition reimbursement.
Application 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. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Physical Requirements
  • 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.

QualificationsWhat 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.
  • 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 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.
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