Legal Counsel, Export Control

4 дн. назад

USA

export controltrade compliancetechnology transfercontracting

Legal Counsel responsible for export control, trade compliance, and broader legal functions related to US government and transatlantic defense technology operations.

О компании

develops artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities to protect and defend democracies.  We are growing our US operations, cultivating an ambitio u s and committed team of mission-driven professionals to apply their skills to solve challenging problems.

Обязанности

As grows its presence in the United States and deepens its work with the US Government,  we require a Legal Counsel to own the export control function and contribute across a broader legal remit. This role sits within 's US entity and is central to how we operate responsibly and competitively in the US market.  
You will be 's subject matter expert on US export controls, trade compliance, and technology transfer. You will work closely with our engineering, business development, and government affairs teams to ensure that the way we develop and deploy our technology is legally sound and operationally enabling.  
This is a hands-on role. You will be doing the work, building the frameworks, and sitting at the table when it matters. You will also serve as a critical bridge between 's US entity and its European operations — helping to manage the cross-border legal complexity that comes with being a transatlantic defense technology company.  
Beyond export control, you will contribute to the broader legal function — supporting commercial contracting with US Government customers and defense primes, employment matters, and general corporate legal work as the US entity scales.  
Own 's US export control compliance program, with primary focus on ITAR (USML classifications, TAA and MLA licensing, DS-2032 registrations) and EAR (CCL classifications, BIS licensing, deemed export controls)  
Advise on the classification of 's AI software and technology under the USML and CCL, including navigating the evolving controls landscape around AI, software, and emerging technologies  
Manage license applications and interactions with DDTC and BIS; maintain 's ITAR registration and associated compliance obligations  
Design and implement technology transfer controls, including for cross-border collaboration with 's European teams and partners — understanding the US-nexus implications of working with a transatlantic company  
Build and deliver internal training programs; develop scalable compliance policies and procedures appropriate to a fast-growing defense technology company  
Advise on OFAC sanctions considerations as they intersect with 's business  
Support due diligence on partnerships, customer relationships, and corporate transactions from a trade compliance perspective  
Monitor regulatory developments — including evolving AI-specific export controls — and assess their implications for 's products and strategy  
Draft, negotiate, and advise on contracts with US Government agencies, defense primes, and commercial partners, including familiarity with FAR/DFARS and government contracting frameworks  
Contribute to building 's US legal infrastructure as the entity scales

Будет плюсом

Familiarity with European export control regimes — particularly German export control law (AWG/AWV) and EU Dual-Use regulations — or experience advising a European company operating in the US market  
Understanding of the compliance interface between ITAR/EAR and foreign export control frameworks, including Technology Assistance Agreements with transatlantic dimensions  
Experience with FOCI (Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence) considerations and mitigation structures  
Prior in-house experience at a defense, aerospace, or defense technology company  
Prior experience with board corporate governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and record keeping  
Active security clearance or prior experience in a cleared environment  
Experience with FAR/DFARS and US Government contracting

Условия

A focus on outcomes, not time-tracking
A generous compensation and benefits package (in addition to base salary) that includes, but may not be limited to, insurance coverage (medical and travel), flexible paid time off, paid holidays, and remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position. All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs, as applicable and as may be amended, terminated or superseded from time to time.
The base salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined by a variety of factors including relevant experience, qualifications, education, skill level, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.    
is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.   Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning your health, or data concerning your sexual orientation.

Другое

Meaningful experience in US export controls (ITAR and EAR) gained in-house, at a law firm, or within a government or regulatory context  
Deep familiarity with the defense or defense technology sector and you are comfortable operating close to classified and sensitive programs  
The ability to give clear, actionable advice under uncertainty and time pressure - moves fast and needs a lawyer who enables the mission  
Experience working directly with engineering or product teams to build compliance frameworks that are rigorous without being operationally paralyzing  
Comfort operating in a lean, fast-moving environment where you will need to build as much as you advise  
JD from an accredited US law school; admitted to practice in DC, VA, MD, and/or WV  
US citizen (required — this role involves access to export-controlled information and supports a business operating in the national security space)  
Note: We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarized in a few bullet points.  
’s work is important. You’ll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns
The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique Engineering and AI challenges that make a meaningful impact in the world
Our work frequently takes us right up to the state of the art in technical innovation, be it reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, or deployment infrastructure. The defense industry is entering the most exciting phase of the technological development curve. Advances in our field of world are not incremental: is part of, and often leading, historic leaps forward
In our domain, success is a matter of order-of-magnitude improvements and novel capabilities. This means we take bets, aim high, and focus on big opportunities. Despite being a relatively young company, has already been selected for multiple significant government contracts
We actively encourage healthy, proactive, and diverse debate internally about what we do and how we choose to do it. Teams and individual engineers are trusted (and encouraged) to practice responsible autonomy and critical thinking, and to focus on outcomes, not conformity. At you will have a say in how we (and you!) work, the opportunity to engage on what does and doesn’t work, and to take ownership of aspects of our culture that you care deeply about