Director of Government Relations

About Midea America Corp

Midea America Corp. is one of the worlds largest home appliance brands offering the most comprehensive selection of products in the world to fully serve the needs of day-to-day living at home at work or anywhere else you North America we strive to aim high put the customer first transform and innovate the marketplace utilizing our commitment dedication inclusion and partnership with our teams. We are a global company with over 150000 employees and operations in more than 195 countries. As a publicly listed company we are also ranked #245 as a Fortune Global 500 company and offer one of the most comprehensive ranges in the home appliance industry. Midea America is a subsidiary of Midea with over 300 employees in the US and we are expanding our presence in North America. Know more aboutMidea Group.

Location: Washington D.C.

Position Overview

Midea Americas Corp is establishing its core Government Relations function in Washington D.C. We are seeking an exceptional seasonedGovernment Relations Director/Senior Managerto represent Midea before U.S. federal legislative bodies regulatory agencies and key industry associations.

The ideal candidate will combine strong legal acumen with strategic legislative and executive branch expertise. You will navigate complex federal regulatory frameworksincluding consumer product safety (CPSC) trade and export controls (BIS) investment screening (CIFIUS) and trade policywhile shaping Mideas legislative and public affairs strategy in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Government & Legislative Strategy:Lead Mideas policy engagement and legislative strategy in Washington D.C. Build maintain and leverage bipartisan relationships across Capitol Hill (Senate House of Representatives relevant committees) and executive branch agencies.
• Regulatory Oversight & Compliance Advocacy:
• Monitor analyze and advise on regulations from theU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)affecting home appliances HVAC systems smart devices and consumer products.
• Monitor and manage risks related to export controls supply chain regulations and trade compliance governed by theU.S. Department of Commerce (Bureau of Industry and Security - BIS).
• Advise executive leadership on strategic considerations surrounding cross-border transactions and investment reviews governed by theDepartment of the Treasury (Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States - CIFIUS).
• Executive & Legislative Policy Alignment:Map out both legislative (Capitol Hill) and administrative/executive (White House Cabinet departments) policy pathways to safeguard and advance Mideas strategic business objectives in North America.
• Stakeholder & Coalition Engagement:Represent Midea in key trade associations (e.g. AHAM AHRI CTA) industry coalitions and public policy forums. Engage with executive and legislative stakeholders on trade sustainability energy efficiency standards and product safety.
• Risk Analysis & Strategic Counsel:Provide high-level risk assessment and actionable legal/policy counsel to executive leadership on emerging U.S. legislative trends trade policies and geopolitical regulatory dynamics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top-tier accredited U.S. law school (e.g. Georgetown Law or equivalent) is strongly preferred. Active state bar membership.
• Experience:
• 10 yearsof combined experience in federal legislative affairs government relations regulatory law or public policy in Washington D.C.
• Capitol Hill Experience:Proven track record working directly on Capitol Hill as Counsel Senior Counsel or Legislative Assistant to a U.S. Senator Representative or Congressional Committee (e.g. Senate Commerce House Energy & Commerce).
• Agency Experience:Substantive experience or direct familiarity with federal administrative agencies:
• High familiarity withCPSCrules standards enforcement and compliance procedures.
• Strong working knowledge ofDepartment of Commerce (BIS)trade/export control regulations and/orDepartment of the Treasury (CIFIUS)investment oversight processes.
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Deep understanding of both legislative process (how laws are drafted negotiated and passed) and executive branch rulemaking/implementation.
• Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to build bipartisan consensus.
• Strong multicultural collaboration capacity is desirable; Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $140000- $250000 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience skillset knowledge geography education business needs and market demand.

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 status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability. or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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