Legal Counsel, Sanctions and Export Control

Siemens • Washington, DC

240d • $164,710 - $282,360 • Remote

About The Position

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We improve how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! Our global, diverse team would be happy to challenge you to grow in new ways. Transform the everyday. We are looking to fill the newly created position of Legal Counsel, Sanctions and Export Control. The position will report to the Senior Legal Counsel, Sanctions and Export Control and work collaboratively with the U.S. and global Export Control teams. This role will be remote, with the expectation of working within the Eastern Time Zone during regular business hours. Companies don't move the world forward, people do. Help us lead the way to a smarter future!

Requirements

• A law degree from a U.S. accredited law school and be an active member in good standing with a state bar association that will be their principal work location is required.
• A minimum of 7 years legal experience working as an attorney on trade matters in a government agency, law firm, or in-house legal department in an international environment.
• Expertise in export controls and sanctions, including the EAR, ITAR, and OFAC regulations.
• Able to meet federal government security requirements.
• Successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US Export Control Law.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication, written, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to confidently present to the C-Suite and work across organizational lines and time zones around the world.
• Experience with evolving regulations for cutting-edge technologies, including subject areas such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and software.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on export controls and sanctions to business operations, senior business leaders, and other key stakeholders on a broad range of export & sanction-related regulatory, commercial, and diligence matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support, further develop, and implement Siemens' export and sanctions compliance program.
• Assist the Siemens M&A teams with export and sanctions-related pre- and post-acquisition diligence.
• Participate in the implementation and enforcement of a governance framework, including defining and implementing control processes, and early detection and testing/monitoring plans to ensure operations remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conduct item classification determinations, draft export license applications and advisory opinions, and participate in submission of disclosures or responses to government inquiries.
• Participate in and lead teams of compliance and business colleagues to ensure ongoing and relevant monitoring of export and sanctions compliance risks are assessed to identify potential areas of improvement and developing/implementing mitigation strategies, such as customized compliance programs, policies, processes, and other corrective actions.
• Proactively identify and assess potential risks, and work with legal, policy, and operational teams to develop risk mitigation approaches and drive cross-functional implementation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (salary and bonus) based on qualifications.
• Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, first day of employment.
• Matching 401(k) (immediate employer match).
• Competitive paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexibility to work remote.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree