Senior Counsel, Export Compliance (Contractor)

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. (MBRDNA) is seeking a senior-level Export Compliance Counsel to serve as a key advisor on export control regulations with a focus on the emerging regulatory landscape for automotive technologies. This role is ideal for an attorney with deep expertise in U.S. export controls applicable to software, encryption, and technology classification. The successful candidate is a business-savvy advisor who translates complex export requirements into practical, actionable guidance for engineering and executive stakeholders. 

You will be responsible for navigating the complexities of U.S. export control regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) from the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and for managing the development and operation of the company’s export control program. This role will work closely with engineering teams and business stakeholders to support classification, licensing, recordkeeping, end-use/end-user diligence, audits, and training activities. 

This is a contractor position with an expected duration of six (6) months, with the possibility of extension. 

Hybrid (2-3 days in office) if candidate is located within commuting distance of our offices in Ann Arbor, MI; Atlanta, GA; or San Jose, CA. Otherwise, U.S. remote. Relocation assistance is not available. This role may require occasional travel for team meetings and business needs.