Role Summary:

Ensures the company’s ICP comply with international and national export control laws, sanctions regulations, and other trade compliance requirements, especially China related regulations. As a subject matter expert, the role supports the regional ECC team and business units in navigating the evolving geopolitical landscape, particularly in relation to trade compliance topics like dual-use goods, technology transfers, and cross-border transactions etc.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Monitoring & Analysis:
• Monitor updates from international and national trade compliance regulations, especially Chinese authorities (e.g., MOFCOM, Customs, State Council) on trade compliance relevant regulations.
• Draft implications in clear, actionable terms and ensures consistent distribution of relevant information in the internal organization, including Operating Companies.
• Analyze the impact of regulatory changes together with regional ECC team on business operations and contribute to the implementation of ECC regulations
• Internal Control Program (ICP):
• Contribute to the development, localization, and maintenance of the global ICP to reflect Chinese regulatory requirements.
• Ensure alignment with international and national compliance frameworks (e.g., US EAR, EU Dual-Use Regulation and China Export Control regulation, etc) where applicable.
• Compliance Advisory:
• Provide expert interpretation of Export Control regulation, especially Chinese export control laws and regulation (e.g., Export Control Law of the PRC, Unreliable Entity List, Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, etc).
• Provide advisory supports regarding ECC compliance strategies and risk mitigation on daily operations and strategic projects, involving technology transfers, joint ventures, and supply chain restructuring, etc.
• Interface with ECC RR and regional team to embed compliance into operational processes.
• Licensing
• Liaise with national regulators and internal stakeholders to verify legal requirements and support timely and accurate submissions.
• Support China team of BIS or BAFA Export Control license application  
• Due Diligence & Screening:
• Support sanction party screening and business partner due diligence, especially in high-risk jurisdictions.
• Assess risks related to Chinese sanctions lists and foreign countermeasures.
• Training & Awareness:
• Develop and deliver training programs on export controls and sanctions compliance.
• Promote a culture of trade compliance across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• Law degree from a recognized Chinese university; bar qualification is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in Chinese export control, trade compliance, or international trade law.
• Deep understanding of Chinese legislation regime, especially export control laws, sanctions regimes and customs.
• Familiarity with global trade compliance frameworks (US, EU, etc.) and their intersection with Chinese regulations.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences.
• Experience in managing regulatory interactions and license applications.
• Excellent communication skills in Mandarin and English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-border, cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP GTS experience is a plus).
• Experience in MedTech or high-tech industries is an advantage.
• Hands-on Experience in China export control license application and communication with MOFCOM is a plus. 
• Notes: prefer legal background, base上海/北京均可