Strategic Senior Export Controls Counsel

Mercedes-Benz Group; Washington; Sur place; USD 179 000 - 247 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Up to 15 company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition assistance program

Wellness/Fitness reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America, Inc. (MBRDNA) is seeking a senior Export Compliance Counsel to serve as a key advisor on U.S. export control regulations, focusing on software, encryption, and technology classification.

The role requires leadership in developing and operating the export control program and partnering with engineering and executive teams. The position is on-site at multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of combined law firm and in-house experience with trade compliance focusing on U.S. export controls.
• Significant project and program management experience, including experience leading and mentoring teams.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school, and admission to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Expert (7+ years) knowledge of trade compliance with a strong understanding of the EAR, software classification, licensing matters, deemed exports, and FOCI.
• Ability to manage an export control program and various projects including coordination between Engineering, Procurement, HR, IT, and other stakeholders.
• Experience leading and managing teams
• Ability to classify products, technology, and software under the Commerce Control List (CCL).
• Ability to submit BIS license submissions, particularly with licenses for deemed exports and software classifications.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with legal, engineering, and business teams.
• Exceptional ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear and concise business-friendly advice, including practical, actionable recommendations, and the ability to advise and present to executive leadership.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume workflows and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Capacity to work independently, as well as part of a team in different time zones.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint), Jira, and similar tools.
• Ability to quickly adapt to specialized systems.

Responsabilités

• Provide expert guidance on export control regulations including EAR and BIS licensing.
• Develop and operate the company’s export control program and processes.
• Classify products, technology, and software under CCL; advise on end-use/end-user diligence and controls.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, HR, IT, and business teams to implement compliance solutions.
• Train and educate stakeholders and leadership on regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit BIS licenses and manage documentation and audits.
• Travel occasionally within the U.S. for in-person collaboration.

Connaissances

Project management

Leadership

Export controls knowledge

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal advisory

Strategic advisory

Team mentoring

Adaptability

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (US state bar)

Outils

Microsoft 365

Jira

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America, Inc. (MBRDNA) is seeking a senior Export Compliance Counsel to serve as a key advisor on U.S. export control regulations, focusing on software, encryption, and technology classification.

The role requires leadership in developing and operating the export control program and partnering with engineering and executive teams. The position is on-site at multiple U.S.