Midea America
Compliance Lead Counsel/ Senior Compliance Counsel
Midea America, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
Compliance Lead Counsel/ Senior Compliance Counsel
Location: Parsippany, NJ or Louisville, KY
Midea America Corp. is a leading home appliance brand with operations in North America. We are seeking a talented and experienced Compliance Lawyer to join our legal team and support our expanding business in the United States. This position can be based in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Job Description:
In this critical role, you will advise on a broad range of compliance and regulatory matters across Midea’s business, focusing on integrity, transparency, and operational excellence. You will work cross-functionally with legal, compliance, audit, and business leadership to develop, implement, and enhance compliance programs that support sustainable growth and mitigate legal and reputational risks.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on compliance issues including Product Safety, anti-corruption (FCPA, UK Bribery Act), trade controls, competition/antitrust, data privacy, and corporate governance.
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Midea’s compliance policies, training, monitoring, and reporting systems.
Investigate and respond to alleged violations of company policy or the law, including conducting internal investigations and coordinating with internal audit or external counsel as needed.
Collaborate with business units and corporate teams to ensure adherence to global compliance frameworks and regional regulations.
Partner with the compliance function to design and deliver training sessions and internal communications to raise compliance awareness.
Monitor regulatory trends and advise leadership on emerging risks and potential business impact.
Participate in due diligence and integration planning for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures from a compliance perspective.
Represent Midea before regulatory authorities and manage responses to government inquiries, audits, and investigations as necessary.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution.
Licensed to practice law in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
Minimum 10 years of legal experience with a strong focus on compliance, particularly product safety and handling CPSC correspondence, in-house or at a law firm. We will assess the candidate for Compliance Counsel or Senior Compliance Counsel level after discussion with the candidate during the process.
Prior experience in a multinational corporation or heavily regulated industry preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of global anti-corruption laws, trade regulations, and data privacy laws.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
High level of integrity and a proactive, collaborative approach.
Midea America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Legal Services, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Law Practice
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Midea America Corp. is a leading home appliance brand with operations in North America. We are seeking a talented and experienced Compliance Lawyer to join our legal team and support our expanding business in the United States. This position can be based in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Job Description:
In this critical role, you will advise on a broad range of compliance and regulatory matters across Midea’s business, focusing on integrity, transparency, and operational excellence. You will work cross-functionally with legal, compliance, audit, and business leadership to develop, implement, and enhance compliance programs that support sustainable growth and mitigate legal and reputational risks.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on compliance issues including Product Safety, anti-corruption (FCPA, UK Bribery Act), trade controls, competition/antitrust, data privacy, and corporate governance.
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Midea’s compliance policies, training, monitoring, and reporting systems.
Investigate and respond to alleged violations of company policy or the law, including conducting internal investigations and coordinating with internal audit or external counsel as needed.
Collaborate with business units and corporate teams to ensure adherence to global compliance frameworks and regional regulations.
Partner with the compliance function to design and deliver training sessions and internal communications to raise compliance awareness.
Monitor regulatory trends and advise leadership on emerging risks and potential business impact.
Participate in due diligence and integration planning for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures from a compliance perspective.
Represent Midea before regulatory authorities and manage responses to government inquiries, audits, and investigations as necessary.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree from an accredited institution.
Licensed to practice law in at least one relevant jurisdiction.
Minimum 10 years of legal experience with a strong focus on compliance, particularly product safety and handling CPSC correspondence, in-house or at a law firm. We will assess the candidate for Compliance Counsel or Senior Compliance Counsel level after discussion with the candidate during the process.
Prior experience in a multinational corporation or heavily regulated industry preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of global anti-corruption laws, trade regulations, and data privacy laws.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
High level of integrity and a proactive, collaborative approach.
Midea America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Legal Services, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Law Practice
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