Counsel Sanctions Compliance | Counsel Sanctions Compliance
Merck KGaA
Job Summary
As Counsel Sanctions Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the organization adheres to international sanctions regulations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve providing expert legal advice on compliance matters, conducting thorough risk assessments, and developing robust policies and procedures to mitigate sanctions-related risks. You will collaborate extensively with various departments, including Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Operations, to align all business activities with international trade laws. This role also involves coordinating cross-functional teams for export control compliance, managing licensing strategies, and developing internal compliance programs. You will report on program status to senior management, liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies, and foster a strong culture of compliance through training. This position is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented legal professional with strong project management skills and a deep understanding of complex regulatory environments, offering a chance to significantly impact global business strategy.
Required Skills
Education
Law degree
Experience
- At least 5 years in trade compliance and export controls
- Professional experience in life sciences, semiconductor industry, or related fields (preferred)
- In-depth knowledge of EU and USA export control regulations and sanctions laws
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams
Languages
Additional
- Not specified
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