Head of Legal
Core
Lead ARX Robotics' legal function in Ukraine, advising on regulatory matters, export controls, and corporate governance for a fast-growing defence technology business.
Role type
Senior in-house legal leader (Head of Legal)
Builds
Scalable legal function, legal frameworks for military/dual-use goods, and complex contracting strategies
Domain
Defence technology, international trade compliance, corporate law
Required skills
Strategic legal leadership, export control and sanctions compliance, complex contract negotiation, corporate structuring, IP strategy, regulatory affairs, employment law, external counsel management
Preferred skills
International legal qualifications, experience in regulated/fast-growing businesses, cross-border legal matters
Technologies
Legal tech tools for contract management and compliance tracking
Responsibilities
Advise CEO on strategic legal risks and governance; build and scale the local legal team; lead export control and defence procurement compliance; manage complex government and international contracts; oversee litigation and claims strategies; coordinate with HQ on intragroup transfers and compliance; advise on employment law and critical enterprise status.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities