Senior Corporate Counsel

2 days ago

Santa Clara, California, United States AESC Group Full time
About AESC Group

AESC Group 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 Group 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. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC Group is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.

About the Role

AESC Group is seeking an experienced counsel reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer and leading TRADE/ABAC teams. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of TRADE/ABAC regulatory regimes in the USA and experience working with anti-bribery/anti-corruption, export/import trade compliance, trade agreement, countries of restrictions (sanctions, embargo), tariff, anti-money laundering, and anti-corruption.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal advice and counseling on trade laws, export/import controls, sanctions, and anti-bribery and anti-corruption.
  • Conduct and support TRADE/ABAC compliance risk assessments and audits and develop remediation or corrective action plans.
  • Reporting to AESC Group 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.
Requirements
  • 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 laundering, and anti-corruption.
  • 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.
  • Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements considered.
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 Group, 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. 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.
  • 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.

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