Senior Trade Compliance Counsel – U.S. Export Controls and Sanctions

Key Responsibilities
• Provide in-depth legal advice on U.S. export control laws, including but not limit to EAR , particularly as they apply to a China-based multinational company.
• Support and guide internal teams on product classification, deemed export analysis, licensing strategies, and compliance frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory developments from BIS and OFAC, and other relevant agencies; assess their impact and communicate implications to senior management.
• Draft and review compliance policies, training materials, legal memoranda, and internal guidance.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on export compliance requirements and best practices.
• Engage with outside counsel and potentially interface with U.S. regulatory agencies in a professional and compliant manner.
• Provide legal support in response to enforcement actions, government inquiries, or voluntary disclosures, as needed.
Work Location: US-Washington DC

Qualifications
• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (preferably D.C.).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience, with at least 5 years specializing in U.S. export control and sanctions compliance (in-house, law firm, or government).
• Deep knowledge of EAR and related regulatory frameworks.
• Prior experience advising or working with TMT industry or representing multi-national high-tech clients, ideally including those with operations or ownership in China.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Mandarin language skills are preferred.。加分项：