Senior Legal Counsel

The Senior Legal Counsel (U.S.) leads all legal matters relating to the company's U.S. business and?defence-related operations. Responsibilities include drafting,?negotiating?and managing contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and?maintaining'strong relationships with the U.S. Department of Defense.This position can either be on a 1099 basis or a fixed 3 month contract, ideally 3-4 days a week with the requirement to be flexible as and when needed.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES?

Commercial Contracts:

• 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.

Advisory & Support:

• 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.
• 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.
• Ability 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.