Assistant General Counsel

American Robotics

Assistant General Counsel handling export controls, compliance, and government contracts for a defense tech company. Collaborating closely with operations and business leaders.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $200,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support export controls and trade compliance, including DDTC registration, CFIUS, classification analyses, license support, and technology control plans
Provide clear, practical legal guidance on export controls, procurement rules, compliance issues and related legal matters to support corporate goals
Review, draft and negotiate government contracts, proposals, and FAR/DFARS flow-downs
Draft and negotiate partnership, licensing and other commercial agreements
Help create and improve policies, procedures, templates and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Significant, relevant legal experience with exposure to export controls, international trade, government contracts, or regulatory compliance
Working knowledge of ITAR and familiarity with FAR; desire to deepen expertise
Strong drafting, research, and judgment, with a practical, business-oriented approach
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with senior leaders in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment
This position requires access to export-controlled information, so applicants must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain protected individuals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

High-impact work supporting defense and national security customers
Lean and collaborative legal team
Culture that values diverse perspectives and professional growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

export controlstrade complianceDDTC registrationCFIUSclassification analyseslicense supporttechnology control plansgovernment contractsFARDFARS

Soft Skills

strong draftingresearchjudgmentbusiness-oriented approachstrong communication skills

Certifications

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law schooladmission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction