Associate Trade Compliance Counsel

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Job Summary

NAHC is the U.S. holding company of Nidec, which has approximately 300 affiliated companies all over the world. Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Aspiring to achieve still higher growth and greater market share, each group company is enhancing its technical capabilities and competitive edge. We are a global leader in the design and manufacture of electric motors and integrated controls. Our motors support a wide variety of applications supporting customers from residential, commercial to industrial markets. Join our team as we develop the next generation of electric motors and integrated controls solutions for our customers.

Job Description

Nidec Americas Holding Corporation (“NAHC”) seeks an experienced attorney with substantial U.S. trade compliance experience for an excellent opportunity to serve as Associate Trade Compliance Counsel.  The successful candidate will serve as a member of the Americas Trade Compliance Team of Nidec Corporation (“Nidec”) and lead one or more direct reports to support Nidec’s trade compliance in the Americas. This position will report into NAHC headquarters in St. Louis, MO.

Position Overview

The Associate Trade Compliance Counsel works as a member of the Americas Trade Compliance Team under the direction of the Senior Trade Compliance Counsel to partner closely with cross-functional teams to manage compliance risks, support operational execution of trade requirements, and enhance program effectiveness. This position plays a key role in monitoring regulatory developments, advising on complex trade matters, and driving continuous improvement of trade compliance processes, systems, and controls.  This role requires expertise in import and export laws and the ability to influence stakeholders.

We work in a fast-paced, hands-on, small team environment, where being both a self-starter and team player is critical. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and regulatory guidance on import, export, and trade compliance matters, including classification, licensing, and documentation requirements

• Interpret and advise on applicable regulations, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, anti-boycott requirements, and related trade restrictions

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify business needs and implement compliant, practical solutions for global trade activities

• Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of trade compliance programs, policies, and procedures

• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and transaction testing to evaluate program effectiveness and identify compliance gaps

• Monitor regulatory changes and emerging risks; translate legal requirements into actionable business practices

• Assist in the preparation and submission of export authorization applications, including licenses and proviso reconsiderations

• Provide oversight and guidance on restricted party screening, third-party due diligence, and sanctions compliance

• Maintain import and export compliance programs and support issue identification, escalation, and remediation efforts

• Ensure trade records are maintained in compliance with applicable regulatory retention requirements

• Support classification processes and provide quality control oversight for import/export determinations

• Contribute to the development and delivery of trade compliance training and awareness initiatives

• Track and report on compliance metrics to assess program effectiveness and support continuous improvement

Qualifications Required

• J.D. degree and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• 3-5 years of experience in international trade compliance within a law firm, corporate legal department, or government setting

• Strong knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and customs compliance requirements

• Experience advising on export classification, licensing, sanctions compliance, and regulatory interpretation

• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate legal requirements into business solutions

• Experience working in a matrixed organization and influencing stakeholders across multiple levels

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required (approximately 25–30%)

• Must qualify as a “U.S. person” under ITAR (22 CFR §120.15)

Additional Job Details

Management – M2

Organizational Impact
• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct impact on departmental or job family results
• Delivers operational results that have impact on the immediate or short-term results (e.g., less than 1 year) for the department and/or job family group
• Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals
Communication & Influence
• Communicates with parties within and occasionally outside of own department or job family, which may include external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• Requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies, practices and procedures
Innovation & Complexity
• Responsible for making moderate improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the job area
• Problems are difficult and moderately complex and typically impact multiple departments or job family
• Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues
Leadership & Talent Management
• Manages a team typically comprising of intermediate-level professionals and entry level professionals
• Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results
• Typically has hiring, firing, promotion, and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval
Knowledge & Experience
• Requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one job area
• Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization
• Typically has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional certification and 5 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.