Senior Export Control Manager

Job Description

Take the lead on Export Control and help building lasting structures brick by brick, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure our LEGO values are built into every aspect of our global operations!

Please note that relocation assistance is not offered for this position. However, we will consider applications from individuals who wish to be based in other European locations.

Core Responsibilities

• Leading on all Export Control areas, including sanctions & embargo advisory from a legislative point of view, internal export compliance programme and building processes & controls as needed
• Lead on identification and evaluation of sanctions across all LEGO Group entities e.g. EU & US (Re) Export Control, in close collaboration with the internal legal team and the sanctions screening team
• Design & review policies, contractual wording and other relevant compliance documentation regarding Export Control aspects
• Functional lead on SAP GTS implementations regarding Export Control functionalities
• Develop and support implementation of Export Control classification processes
• Design and implement continuous improvement actions to address any risks arising out of internal reviews, disclosures, audit, geopolitical developments etc.
• Develop training materials and conduct training sessions with internal stakeholders globally e.g. Key Account Managers, General Managers, procurement teams and other partners
• Building strong relationships with key partners across the organisation, including legal, corporate risk teams, business functions, digital & technology teams etc.

Play your part in our team succeeding!

Global Strategic Tax & Customs has overall accountability for taxes across The LEGO Group, including customs and other indirect taxes as well as Export Control. Within this global function there are 6 departments – Business Advisory, Tax Policy & Controversy, Tax Governance, Tax Projects & Performance, Tax Product Management and Tax Planning & Structuring. The position as Senior Export Control Manager is part of the Tax Planning & Structuring team.

Beside the Global Strategic Tax & Customs team, the LEGO Group also has a central Tax Process Design Team and a Business Service Organisation, in which tax compliance & sanctions screening tasks are performed.

The purpose of this role is to be the leading Subject Matter Expert on all matters regarding Export Control, to be the go-to person on current Export Control legislation and to help build and manage all related processes as needed. The person should be capable of leading global and strategic projects, potentially with strong IT and systems focus. The role will require close interaction with various parts of the organisation such as legal teams, business service organisation, business units, corporate risk and internal audit, digital & technology teams and others.

Do you have what it takes?

• The position requires a college or university degree or equivalent experience – education in law is preferred
• Solid Export Control background including sanctions (e.g. EU, UK, US (Re-) Export Control, other sanctions as they become relevant), restricted goods and embargoes, in a global operating context
• SAP GTS knowledge and overall IT affinity
• Advisory background is relevant, in-house experience is preferred but not a requirement
• Natural self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage projects
• Ability to work in a dynamic global team and to interact as well as communicate efficiently and remotely with stakeholders, including senior levels
• As a member of an international team, there is an expectation of ad hoc travel worldwide

#LI-KR1

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

• Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

• Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

• Wellness – We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programmes run by local teams where you are based.

• Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

• Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay regardless of e.g. race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. 

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.