Innovative Driven is seeking an experienced and agile Director of Legal Compliance to join the team at one of the world's fastest-growing defense technology companies! This company has brought Silicon Valley talent and funding to the defense sector, enabling their customers to make more informed decisions in life-and-death situations. This is truly a unique opportunity to help build the future of defense!
The role will be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA, with some expected travel, as needed.
The Director of Legal Compliance will work within the Legal Team to provide legal guidance and regulatory insight to product and business development teams. This is an awesome opportunity to craft innovative legal and business strategies, along with effective and compliant policies/procedures.
This role will require agility, creativity, and resourcefulness to efficiently navigate the US Government's intricate set of compliance laws and regulations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Assist in the development and implementation of compliance programs and procedures to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Ensure process scale its impact on the business will optimize the speed to market.
Manage the regulatory requirements to develop, deploy and operate the company's diverse and advanced products.
Assist in the strategy development for new business.
Manage relationships with Government regulatory agencies.
Negotiate license and services agreements.
Represent the legal team in relationships with outside counsel, vendors, engineers, executives, customers, and regulators.
Represent the company in regulatory inquiries, audits, and investigations, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to regulatory authorities.
Represent the Senior Director of Compliance and other compliance attorneys within the company to expand the team's ability to provide timely advice and guidance across a variety of compliance issues.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
JD, Licensed to practice law in CA or DC
3-5+ years of experience with export controls, including jurisdiction and classification analysis and license applications for both the EAR and ITAR (or UK or EU equivalents)
3-5+ years of experience with spectrum management laws and regulations (US, UK, or EU)
3-5+ years of experience with aviation laws and regulations (US, UK, or EU)
U.S. Person status is required because the role requires access to export-controlled information.
Willing and able to travel at least 15% of time
Combination of law-firm and in-house/government experience
Experience working with the Department of Defense while in private practice is a huge plus
The company offers a phenomenal suite of benefits, in addition to an incredibly generous overall compensation package!