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What the Role Entails

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Senior Counsel to join our Export Control and Compliance team, based in Washington, D.C. This role will be responsible for providing expert legal advice on U.S. export control laws.

The ideal candidate will serve as a critical advisor to the company’s global compliance strategy, helping to ensure business activities remain compliant with applicable U.S. regulations, and will support internal teams on licensing, classification, and regulatory risk assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth legal advice on U.S. export control laws, including but not limit to EAR , particularly as they apply to a China-based multinational company.

• Support and guide internal teams on product classification, deemed export analysis, licensing strategies, and compliance frameworks.

• Monitor regulatory developments from BIS and OFAC, and other relevant agencies; assess their impact and communicate implications to senior management.

• Draft and review compliance policies, training materials, legal memoranda, and internal guidance.

• Provide training and guidance to employees on export compliance requirements and best practices.

• Engage with outside counsel and potentially interface with U.S. regulatory agencies in a professional and compliant manner.

• Provide legal support in response to enforcement actions, government inquiries, or voluntary disclosures, as needed.

Who We Look For

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (preferably D.C.).

• Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience, with at least 5 years specializing in U.S. export control and sanctions compliance (in-house, law firm, or government).

• Deep knowledge of EAR and related regulatory frameworks.

• Prior experience advising or working with TMT industry or representing multi-national high-tech clients, ideally including those with operations or ownership in China.

• Strong legal writing, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.

• Ability to work independently and with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.

• Mandarin language skills are preferred.

Location State(s)

US-Washington DC

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $139,320.00 to $261,600.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.
Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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