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Senior Counsel, Export Controls & Cybersecurity

Hadrian · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area · 4 days ago
On-siteLegal$220k–$240k/yrFull-time

The Role

The Senior Counsel, Export Controls & Cybersecurity will serve as Hadrian’s subject-matter expert on ITAR, export controls, sanctions, and cybersecurity compliance, responsible for designing, implementing, and enforcing a scalable compliance framework across the company.

This is a high-impact role for an experienced in-house attorney or specialist law firm practitioner who has operated as the primary export compliance owner for a regulated business.

You will partner closely with executive leadership, engineering, IT, security, HR, and operations to enable growth while ensuring compliance across hiring, travel, data access, technology controls, and cybersecurity obligations in a highly regulated advanced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Serve as Hadrian’s primary legal owner for ITAR, EAR, sanctions, and export-related compliance
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve Hadrian’s export compliance program, policies, and internal controls
  • Draft, enforce, and maintain policies related to:
    • ITAR / EAR compliance
    • Technology Control Plans (TCPs)
    • Foreign national access
    • Data access and system permissions
    • International travel and visitors
  • Advises on export classification, jurisdiction, licensing strategies, exemptions, and disclosures
  • Oversee compliance related to:
    • Hiring and onboarding
    • Sanctions and trade restrictions
    • International travel and assignments
    • Cloud systems and databases containing controlled technical data
    • Data security and transfers
  • Partner with Security, IT, and Engineering on cybersecurity, system access controls, and segregation of export-controlled data
  • Support cybersecurity and data protection obligations tied to government, defense, or regulated programs
  • Develop and deliver training for employees, managers, and leadership on export and cybersecurity compliance
  • Support audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries as needed
  • Monitor regulatory changes and proactively assess impact on business operations
  • Manage outside counsel and consultants for specialized export, sanctions, or cybersecurity matters

What We’re Looking For

  • JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 7–10+ years of experience specializing in export controls, ITAR, sanctions, and related compliance matters
  • Experience functioning as an in-house export compliance attorney or a law firm attorney specializing deeply in export controls and regulatory compliance
  • Deep working knowledge of, ITAR and EAR, sanctions regimes, export licensing and compliance frameworks
  • Proven experience building, implementing, and owning an export compliance program
  • Experience advising on cybersecurity, data access, and technology controls in regulated environments
  • Strong business judgment and ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions
  • Excellent communication skills and comfort advising senior leaders
  • Ability to operate autonomously in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Compensation

The target salary range is $220,000 - $240,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
  • 401k
  • Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Equity

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Learn More

Learn more about the ITAR here.

About Hadrian

Hadrian is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics.

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