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Midea America · 3 days ago

Compliance Counsel/Senior Compliance Counsel

Parsippany, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Midea America Corp. is one of the world’s largest home appliance brands, and they are seeking a Compliance Counsel/Senior Compliance Counsel to support their regulatory product compliance and product safety programs. This role will ensure products meet applicable U.S. federal and state safety, regulatory, environmental, and labeling requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Hiring Manager

Grace Li

Responsibilities

Provide legal guidance on U.S. federal and state product compliance requirements regulated by various government agencies including e.g., the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Federal Trade Commission

Coordinate internal compliance efforts across Legal, Engineering, Quality, Product Management, and Supply Chain teams to help ensure regulatory requirements are identified, documented, and addressed throughout the product lifecycle, escalating issues to senior counsel and management as appropriate

Support product safety and product liability risk management efforts, including review of potential hazards, safety incidents, and consumer complaints

Assist with interactions with the regulators, including helping to respond to consumer inquiries, supporting document collection and responses in connection with regulator inquiries or investigations

Support legal review of new products and product changes to ensure regulatory and safety requirements are identified and addressed prior to commercialization

Provide legal support related to third-party testing, certifications, and listings (e.g., UL, ETL, CSA), including review of testing documentation and certification obligations

Monitor developments in product safety laws, regulations, standards, and enforcement trends, and provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders

Assist with maintaining regulatory documentation, internal legal guidance, and compliance records related to product safety and regulatory obligations

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Product compliance experienceRegulatory matters expertiseLegal analysisProduct safety knowledgeSound judgmentCommunication skillsProblem-solvingOwnership mentality

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Admission to at least one U.S. state bar

Strong legal analysis, and ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, business-oriented legal advice

Sound judgment and high ethical standards, particularly on product safety issues

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-legal stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, product-driven environment

Driven and motivated, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong sense of ownership over assigned matters

Preferred

3–5 years of legal experience, including in-house and/or law firm experience, advising on product compliance, product safety, regulatory matters, or consumer protection law preferred

New Jersey bar admission is a plus