• 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. • 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. • 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.