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NAR Legal and Trade Compliance Director

Nidec Motor Corporation
United States, Georgia, Duluth
1610 Satellite Boulevard (Show on map)
Jan 14, 2025
We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Job Summary The Legal & TC Director will ensure that each NAR entity operates business complying with the rules, laws and corporate policies, aiming to facilitate business development and growth, but always controlling companies and mitigating risk exposure. Job Description POSITION PROFILE Have a strong knowledge of business law and Trade commerce and considerable experience on industrial and international business; Be hands-on, able to go into details and to solve problems and conflicts; Have professional maturity with ability of analysis and logical reasoning and ability to express (analysis and synthesis); Work under pressure and deliver the work outcome on time with accuracy; Have excellent communication skills with both legal and business teams; MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Provide leadership and expert advice to business executives and internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the management and resolution of a diverse range of legal, regulatory, security, trade compliance and compliance matters which impact the organization's capacity to achieve its strategic goals Ensure that all allegations of legal misconduct are and can be reported in a timely manner by way of proper tool (e.g. hotline), aiming to maintain integrity within the business Give guidance in the management of prevention and litigation issues, such as contract disputes, administrative procedures, IP (intellectual property) protection, quality and product liability issues Lead and monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal function's service delivery and day to day operations, to ensure policy, legal and regulatory compliance is met and that risk is identified, minimized and managed Coordinate and supervise trade commerce functions aiming to enhance compliance with US import and export rules (e.g. E.A.R., USMCA, Tariff Codes etc.) Deal with external and third parties, such as regulators, authorities, auditors and external counsels, in order to protect the company's rights and position Ensure development & engagement of the team at high standards to fulfill business needs and ensure a robust succession plan inside the company aiming long term sustainability. Take care of the legal budget and related expenses. DIMENSIONS Number of direct reports: 3 Number of indirect reports: 9 Number of third-party employees : 0 Additional Job Details EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Minimum educational requirement (University graduation in Law from an accredited Law School) Proven success in a leadership role within an International company environment Must have solid knowledge of US Trade commerce rules, compliance matters, and international and local rules and regulations that affect the company Experience working closely with a Board of Directors on a broad range of legal and business issues, governance matters, and corporate strategy. Hard skills: 1) Commercial, IP, Consumer, Product liability, Disputes resolution, International laws 2) Trade laws, Compliance and corporate secretary system 3) Budget forecast Min working experience (15 years) Language skills: Minimum requirement (Advanced English, Spanish) US BAR admission is preferred 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 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.