Legal Counsel Sanctions Jobs

FMS USA Fresenius Mgmt Services Inc

Location:

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

As a (Junior) Legal Counsel Sanctions (m/f/d), you will play a vital role in safeguarding Fresenius Medical Care’s global operations against sanctions-related risks. You will provide legal advice on international sanctions compliance, monitor regulatory developments, and support the implementation of effective risk mitigation strategies. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help design and maintain robust sanctions governance frameworks, assess business models for compliance, and contribute to due diligence processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your legal expertise in a dynamic, international environment while making a meaningful impact on global healthcare compliance.

Job Responsibility:

Provide advice, counsel and guidance on compliance with applicable sanctions and other foreign trade laws and regulations
Monitor global sanctions developments and evaluating impacts on FME’s operations
Develop and advise on sanctions risk control and mitigation strategies, documentation and processes (such as sanctions screening, sanctions compliance guidelines for business in high-risk countries, contractual documents and clauses, trainings, etc.)
Conduct sanctions risk assessments of FME’s business models/set-ups
Assess (potential) sanctions screening hits and providing guidance to business sponsors on the implementation of risk mitigation measures
Advise and support on sanctions license requests
Support sanctions-related KYC requests of financial institutions and vendors
Provide sanctions support in M&A–transactions (acquisitions and divestments
Support trade governance due diligence processes
Provide sanctions compliance trainings for business and other relevant stakeholders
Support the roll-out and implementation of FME’s sanctions governance materials and processes within FME’s business units
Test and review effectiveness and adherence to sanctions compliance processes and controls in day-to-day operations

Requirements:

Fully qualified lawyer, incl. above-average university degree
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the area of economic sanctions and other foreign trade matters in a major international law firm and/or in-house legal department of an internationally operating organization
Experience in design, roll-out and implementation of sanctions compliance policies, processes and trainings
Ideally, experience in a medical technology, pharmaceuticals or the broader healthcare sector
Strong expertise in global sanctions and other foreign trade laws and regulations. Lawyer experienced in EU and/or US sanctions is preferred
Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable processes
Excellent written and spoken English, additional languages highly welcome
Strong MS Office skills, experience with other relevant software (e.g. SAP GTS, Dow Jones Risk Center), with ability to learn and adapt to new technology
Innovation Mindset: Embrace use of technology, automation and data analytics and adapt sanctions governance strategy accordingly
Ability to work autonomously and to remotely manage cross-border teams
Ability to interpret complex international sanctions laws and regulations and apply them to real-world situations
Ability to deal with ambiguity, complexity and conflicting priorities, whilst keeping a focus on main drivers and game-changers keeping a constructive attitude and creative mindset even in adverse or deadline-intensive circumstances
Sound legal judgment under time pressure, balancing legal risk with business goals
Humor, highest professionalism combined with self-modesty
Distinct and highly committed team-player
Team player with strong and effective communication and relationship skills
Ability to inspire and develop team members to adopt to new tech-enabled approaches
High ethical standards and professionalism
High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Willingness to travel

Nice to have:

Experience in a medical technology, pharmaceuticals or the broader healthcare sector
Additional languages

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Work Type:

Hybrid work

View All Jobs In This Company

Job Link Share:

Legal Counsel Sanctions