This is a great opportunity for an experienced trade compliance attorney to join a multidisciplinary Global Litigation & Compliance team and help implement and sustain Applied Materials’ compliance programs. This will be a critical role reporting into the Senior Director, Trade Compliance who is based in the US. This role will join a growing in-house legal team supporting the company’s global trade function. While primarily focused on legal compliance related to Applied’s import and export activities in Korea, the position also has the opportunity for a larger regional scope of responsibility as well as general ethics and compliance legal support in the region.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Continually analyzing the evolving trade laws and regulations applicable to the company, and their impact on strategy and operations
Conducting and advising on trade compliance risk assessments, audits and due diligence reviews
Designing and advising on effective trade compliance policies, operating procedures and technology control plans
Developing and delivering trade compliance training for a variety of audiences
Conducting certain trade compliance-related internal investigations
Overseeing M&A and joint venture risk assessments, due diligence and integration plans
Undertaking special projects and supporting other compliance program initiatives
Major Areas of Responsibility :
As a dedicated in-house attorney focused on compliance with import and export regulations, you will advise on cross-border transactions and a wide range of Korean and international trade compliance matters. You will coordinate with external legal counsel, as appropriate, and provide legal advice to the company’s global trade function as well as business units and departments. You will have frequent contact with internal stakeholders throughout the company’s global operations, including senior executives.
Qualifications :
US law degree (LLM, JD) and a minimum of 6-8 years of experience in advising multinational businesses on trade compliance matters, including Korea trade matters
Ability to work both independently and within a team, and ability to gain the trust of business stakeholders to achieve a desired objective
Problem-solving: Proactively identifies and solves complex problems, thinking beyond existing solutions and frameworks
Excellent communication skills: Ability to clearly articulate and visually present complex legal advice for senior executives; excellent written work product (compliance policies, procedures, training)
Fluency in Korean and English
Passion for the work!
Desired Qualifications :
In-house experience in the semiconductor industry is strongly preferred
Subject matter expertise with export and import regulatory regimes across multiple jurisdictions
Experience in government relations and trade strategy deployment
Doctorate Degree
7 - 10 Years
Yes, 20% of the Time
Yes
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.