Senior Counsel, Export Controls & Cybersecurity at Hadrian Automation

Hadrian Automation

Los Angeles·8h ago

SeniorFull-time

Salary Range

$66,300 - $89,700 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Counsel, Export Controls & Cybersecurity to serve as Hadrian’s subject-matter expert on ITAR, export controls, sanctions, and cybersecurity compliance. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and enforcing a scalable compliance framework across the company in a highly regulated advanced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

→Serve as Hadrian’s primary legal owner for ITAR, EAR, sanctions, and export-related compliance
→Design, implement, and continuously improve Hadrian’s export compliance program, policies, and internal controls
→Draft, enforce, and maintain policies related to ITAR/EAR compliance, Technology Control Plans, foreign national access, data access, and international travel
→Advise on export classification, jurisdiction, licensing strategies, exemptions, and disclosures
→Oversee compliance related to hiring, sanctions, international travel, cloud systems, and data security
→Partner with Security, IT, and Engineering on cybersecurity and system access controls
→Support cybersecurity and data protection obligations tied to government or defense programs
→Develop and deliver training on export and cybersecurity compliance
→Support audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries
→Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on business operations
→Manage outside counsel and consultants for specialized matters

Requirements

✓JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
✓7–10+ years of experience specializing in export controls, ITAR, sanctions, and related compliance matters
✓Experience functioning as an in-house export compliance attorney or a law firm attorney specializing in export controls
✓Deep working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, sanctions regimes, and export licensing frameworks
✓Proven experience building and implementing an export compliance program
✓Experience advising on cybersecurity, data access, and technology controls in regulated environments
✓Strong business judgment and ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions
✓Excellent communication skills and comfort advising senior leaders
✓Ability to operate autonomously in fast-paced environments