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.