U.S. Regulatory Counsel

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin seeks an experienced, U.S.-licensed attorney to act as strategic advisor on U.S. regulatory matters with emphasis on export controls and cross-border capital flow rules affecting semiconductor operations.

You will partner with senior leadership to identify regulatory risks, shape policy, and implement compliant processes across global teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology strategy.

Qualifications

• JD and active U.S. bar license.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in EAR/ITAR, OFAC, and government contracting rules.
• Experience collaborating with global teams and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Advise on EAR/ITAR, OFAC sanctions, and related compliance.
• Provide guidance on outbound investment rules and cybersecurity regulations.
• Develop internal policies and training on export controls and connected vehicle rules.
• Support regulatory investigations and government inquiries.

Skills

U.S. regulatory expertise

Export controls (EAR/ITAR)

Sanctions compliance (OFAC)

Regulatory policy counseling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD

Active U.S. Bar license

Job description

Job Title: Attorney – U.S. Regulatory Counsel

Role Summary

• We are seeking an experienced U.S.-licensed attorney to serve as a strategic advisor on U.S. regulatory matters with an emphasis on export controls, as well as other current and future regulations that impact cross-border capital flows (e.g. Outbound Investment Rule) and supply chain security in the semiconductor industry (e.g. Connected Vehicle Rule).
• In this role, you will parter with senior leadership to proactively identify and mitigate regulatory risks, and support the company’s business objectives in the rapidly evolving technology and semiconductor landscape.
• This role requires expertise in U.S. trade controls and the ability to anticipate and navigate emerging regulatory frameworks impacting technology and semiconductor operations worldwide.

Job Responsibility

Export Controls & Sanctions

• Primary internal legal counsel advising on EAR, ITAR, and related compliance obligations, OFAC sanctions and anti-boycott laws.

Emerging and Existing U.S. Regulatory Frameworks

• Provide guidance on the U.S. outbound investment rule (Executive Order and related Treasury regulations)
• Advise on compliance with current and future U.S. regulations, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and supply chain restrictions for automotive (e.g. connected vehicle rule) and IoT technologies.
• Monitor and advise on new regulatory developments, counseling senior executives on potential impacts and working with other functional areas to develop and implement appropriate compliance processes.

Other Regulatory Support Activities

• Legal support for governmental inquiries/RFIs and regulatory investigations
• Advise on contracting issues with U.S. government contracting regulatory implications
• Develop internal policies and training programs addressing export controls, outbound investment, connected vehicle compliance and other relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• JD and active U.S. bar license.
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Expertise in EAR/ITAR, OFAC, and familiarity with U.S. government contracting regulations, outbound investment and connected vehicle rules.
• Experience working with global teams and U.S. regulators.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in the semiconductor or technology sector.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with strong business acumen

NXP Introduction

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.

For more information, please visit our website https://www.nxp.com

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We recognize we can be a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment, and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.