Director of Government Relations

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Midea Americas Corp is establishing its Government Relations function in Washington, D.C. to lead policy engagement and regulatory strategy for U.S. federal matters.

The role demands deep legal and legislative expertise to navigate CPSC, BIS, and CIFIUS and to shape public affairs direction. The candidate will build bipartisan relationships on Capitol Hill and with executive agencies, advise leadership on cross-border considerations, and engage with industry coalitions to advance business

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from a top-tier U.S. law school with active bar membership.
• 10+ years in federal legislative affairs, government relations, or public policy.
• Capitol Hill experience as Counsel, Senior Counsel, or Legislative Assistant.
• Strong knowledge of CPSC, BIS and CIFIUS regulatory frameworks and trade policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy engagement and legislative strategy in Washington, D.C.
• Monitor and advise on regulations from the CPSC affecting products.
• Advise on export controls, trade regulations, and BIS compliance risks.
• Counsel executive leadership on cross-border transactions and reviews (CIFIUS).
• Engage with trade associations and coalitions on policy issues.
• Provide risk analysis and strategic counsel to leadership.

Skills

Policy engagement

Regulatory analysis

Bipartisan collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top-tier U.S. law school

Active state bar membership

Job description

About Midea America Corp

Midea America Corp. is one of the world’s largest home appliance brands, offering the most comprehensive selection of products in the world to fully serve the needs of day-to-day living at home, at work, or anywhere else you go. In North America we strive to aim high, put the customer first, transform, and innovate the marketplace, utilizing our commitment, dedication, inclusion, and partnership with our teams. We are a global company with over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 195 countries. As a publicly listed company, we are also ranked #245 as a Fortune Global 500 company and offer one of the most comprehensive ranges in the home appliance industry. Midea America is a subsidiary of Midea with over 300 employees in the US and we are expanding our presence in North America. Know more about Midea Group.

Location: Washington D.C.

Position Overview

Midea Americas Corp is establishing its core Government Relations function in Washington, D.C. We are seeking an exceptional, seasoned Government Relations Director/Senior Manager to represent Midea before U.S. federal legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, and key industry associations.

The ideal candidate will combine strong legal acumen with strategic legislative and executive branch expertise. You will navigate complex federal regulatory frameworks—including consumer product safety (CPSC), trade and export controls (BIS), investment screening (CIFIUS), and trade policy—while shaping Midea's legislative and public affairs strategy in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Government & Legislative Strategy:Lead Midea’s policy engagement and legislative strategy in Washington, D.C. Build, maintain, and leverage bipartisan relationships across Capitol Hill (Senate, House of Representatives, relevant committees) and executive branch agencies.
• Regulatory Oversight & Compliance Advocacy:
• Monitor, analyze, and advise on regulations from theU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)affecting home appliances, HVAC systems, smart devices, and consumer products.
• Monitor and manage risks related to export controls, supply chain regulations, and trade compliance governed by theU.S. Department of Commerce (Bureau of Industry and Security - BIS).
• Advise executive leadership on strategic considerations surrounding cross-border transactions and investment reviews governed by theDepartment of the Treasury (Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States - CIFIUS).
• Executive & Legislative Policy Alignment:Map out both legislative (Capitol Hill) and administrative/executive (White House, Cabinet departments) policy pathways to safeguard and advance Midea's strategic business objectives in North America.
• Stakeholder & Coalition Engagement:Represent Midea in key trade associations (e.g., AHAM, AHRI, CTA), industry coalitions, and public policy forums. Engage with executive and legislative stakeholders on trade, sustainability, energy efficiency standards, and product safety.
• Risk Analysis & Strategic Counsel:Provide high-level risk assessment and actionable legal/policy counsel to executive leadership on emerging U.S. legislative trends, trade policies, and geopolitical regulatory dynamics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top-tier accredited U.S. law school (e.g., Georgetown Law or equivalent) is strongly preferred. Active state bar membership.
• Experience:
• 10+ yearsof combined experience in federal legislative affairs, government relations, regulatory law, or public policy in Washington, D.C.
• Capitol Hill Experience:Proven track record working directly on Capitol Hill as Counsel, Senior Counsel, or Legislative Assistant to a U.S. Senator, Representative, or Congressional Committee (e.g., Senate Commerce, House Energy & Commerce).
• Agency Experience:
• High familiarity withCPSCrules, standards, enforcement, and compliance procedures.
• Strong working knowledge ofDepartment of Commerce (BIS)trade/export control regulations and/orDepartment of the Treasury (CIFIUS)investment oversight processes.
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Deep understanding of both legislative process (how laws are drafted, negotiated, and passed) and executive branch rulemaking/implementation.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to build bipartisan consensus.
• Strong multicultural collaboration capacity is desirable; Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $140,000- $250,000 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Midea America Corp, is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability., or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)