APAC Lead, Export Control & Sanctions Counsel

SAP SE; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP SE is seeking a senior legal professional to lead export control and sanctions compliance across APAC. You will translate complex regulations into practical guidance for SAP's business teams while coordinating across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.

In this role you will advise at the executive level, build a regional network of champions, integrate responsible AI governance into compliance workflows, and drive ongoing education and risk mitigation across the APAC region.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in export control and sanctions compliance, translate regulations into actionable guidance.
• Strong project management across multiple teams, jurisdictions, and time zones.
• Executive presence to advise at C-level and build cross-geography relationships.
• Practical AI governance, integrate AI tools into workflows with governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, actionable legal advice on export control and sanctions for SAP APAC deliveries.
• Interpret complex regulatory requirements for business teams and resolve compliance issues.
• Lead a regional network of export control champions across APAC.
• Monitor local law changes and drive implementation to stay compliant.
• Support export control incidents and investigations with the global team.
• Deliver training to raise compliance standards at management level.

Skills

Export control

Sanctions compliance

Project management

Executive advisory

AI governance

Law degree

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Law degree

Job description

SAP SE is seeking a senior legal professional to lead export control and sanctions compliance across APAC. You will translate complex regulations into practical guidance for SAP's business teams while coordinating across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.

In this role you will advise at the executive level, build a regional network of champions, integrate responsible AI governance into compliance workflows, and drive ongoing education and risk mitigation across the APAC region.