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OMD Systems develops advanced technologies for defence and security applications. As we expand our operations and deepen our work with government, NATO-aligned, and international defence partners, we are looking for a Legal Counsel with international law expertise to join our team and strengthen the legal foundation of our growing cross-border business.
This role suits a legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced R&D and defence-tech environment, has strong grounding in international law, and is comfortable navigating regulatory complexity across multiple jurisdictions (Ukraine, EU, UK).
Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day legal support to internal teams across commercial, corporate, regulatory, and operational matters spanning Ukrainian, Polish/EU, and international frameworks.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts in English (and Ukrainian/Polish where relevant), including:
* NDAs, MSAs, SaaS and licensing agreements
* supplier, manufacturing, and distribution contracts
* R&D and technology transfer agreements
* defence procurement contracts with government bodies, NATO-aligned agencies, and state customers across jurisdictions
* Advise on international defence and dual-use goods regulation, including Ukrainian export control rules, EU Dual-Use Regulation, UK Export Control Order, and ITAR/EAR awareness, including interaction with relevant authorities.
* Support compliance with international data protection frameworks (Ukrainian law, GDPR) for cross-border cooperation.
* Conduct legal due diligence for partnerships, suppliers, investors, and strategic transactions across jurisdictions.
* Advise on intellectual property matters under international and national law: protection strategy, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and IP clauses in cross-border commercial agreements.
* Support corporate governance: entity management, corporate resolutions, shareholder matters, and structuring of cross-border entities (Ukraine, Poland/EU, and beyond).
* Assist with employment and contractor matters under Ukrainian and/or Polish labour law, including agreements, policies, and remote/hybrid work arrangements.
* Prepare legal memos, risk assessments, and internal guidelines on cross-jurisdictional matters.
* Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments internationally (defence, drones/UAVs, AI, export controls, sanctions, martial-law-related regulations) and assess their impact on the business.
* Work with external counsel on specialised matters and cross-border issues spanning Ukraine, EU, UK, and US.
* Collaborate closely with engineering, product, commercial, and finance teams to embed legal best practices into daily operations.
Requirements
* 5+ years of relevant legal experience with a strong focus on international law, in a law firm, in-house legal team, or consultancy.
* Legal qualification is a strong plus.
* Solid knowledge of international contract law, cross-border commercial law, and experience structuring transactions across jurisdictions.
* Solid understanding of at least one of the following: international defence procurement, export control / dual-use regulation, international data protection, or IP law.
* Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in English..
* Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to translate complex cross-jurisdictional legal concepts into clear business guidance.
* Comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and operating in a fast-moving R&D and product environment.
Nice to have:
* Experience working with defence, aerospace, drones/UAVs, or other regulated hardware industries.
* Familiarity with defence procurement procedures and government tenders in Ukraine, Poland, or the EU.
* Experience with export control frameworks across multiple jurisdictions (Ukraine, EU Dual-Use Regulation, ITAR/EAR).
* Background in AI, or cybersecurity law.
* Experience supporting startups or scale-ups through funding rounds and international expansion.
* Understanding of sanctions regimes and martial-law-related regulations affecting defence-tech companies.
We Offer
* Work at the forefront of autonomous systems and defence-grade technologies that have real-world impact.
* A high degree of ownership and direct influence on how the company is built and structured across jurisdictions.
* Exposure to complex, cross-border legal matters in a high-growth environment.
* Opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, operators, and business leaders.
* Competitive compensation package.
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