Senior Legal Counsel - US

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and finalise contract terms for U.S. direct and indirect sales.
• Develop and implement U.S. sales contract templates.
• Ensure contract processes and documentation are compliant with all applicable regulations.
• Ensure compliance obligations are drafted appropriately.
• Advise on flow-down requirements and monitor contract performance.
• Maintain compliant documentation per U.S. DoD standards.
• Ensure adherence to federal acquisition regulations and DoD policies.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and update internal processes.
• Draft and negotiate supplier terms ensuring compliance with ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR.
• Support inter-company agreements and FOCI mitigation measures.
• Develop policies for managing CUI and DoD clearances.
• Lead governance implementation within U.S. operations.
• Support development of policies, procedures and standard agreements.
• Work with Product on FCC certifications and licensing.
• Promote best practice in legal, compliance and risk management.
• Train staff on EAR, ITAR and export/import requirements.
• Advisory & Support
• Advise departments on U.S. legal matters including disputes.
• Monitor legislative changes and advise on risks.
• Draft and negotiate NDAs.
• Deliver legal training and updates across the business.
• Support IP-related transactional matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law (Master's preferred).
• Significant experience as a senior in-house legal counsel within a multinational defence sector.
• Proven expertise in defence contracts and contract lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, DoD procurement, FCC licensing and export controls.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Able to build relationships across the business.
• Strong communicator capable of explaining complex issues simply.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation and budgeting skills.
• Familiarity with defence technologies beneficial.
• Compliance certifications desirable.
• CFCM or similar certifications desirable.