Legal Counsel, Sanctions and Export Control

About the role

This position will report to the Senior Legal Counsel, Sanctions and Export Control, and work collaboratively with the U.S. and global Export Control teams. The role is remote, with a requirement to work regular business hours (8a-5p) Eastern Time Zone. You will further Siemens’ commitment to compliance with U.S. and European export control and sanctions laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and OFAC sanctions programs. The role involves improving Siemens’ export-compliance program, serving as a legal and program architect, and embedding compliance enhancements into operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on export controls and sanctions to internal stakeholders on regulatory, commercial, and diligence matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement Siemens’ export and sanctions compliance program.
• Assist Siemens M&A teams with export and sanctions-related pre- and post-acquisition diligence.
• Participate in implementing and improving a governance framework, including defining and embedding control processes within business operations.
• Conduct item-classification determinations, draft or review export license applications, and participate in government disclosures or inquiries.
• Monitor export and sanctions compliance risks, identify areas for improvement, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively assess potential risks and work with legal, policy, and operational teams to develop risk-mitigation approaches.

Requirements

• A law degree from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in good standing with a state bar association.
• 5+ years of experience working as an attorney or analyst on trade matters in a government agency, law firm, or in-house legal/compliance department in an international environment.
• Expertise in export controls and sanctions, including the EAR, ITAR, and OFAC regulations.
• Proficient in English (written and verbal).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to work with controlled technology in accordance with U.S. Export Control Law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication, writing, and collaboration skills.
• Experience presenting to senior managers and working across organizational lines and time zones.
• In-house experience building, implementing, and improving compliance programs.
• Experience with evolving regulations for cutting-edge technologies (e.g., semiconductors, artificial intelligence, software).
• Working knowledge of internal compliance and governance frameworks and control mechanisms.

Pay

$137,731 – $236,110 (target bonus: 15%).