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ARX Robotics is seeking a Head of Legal to lead the legal function in Ukraine for a fast-growing defence technology company specializing in autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. You will report directly to the CEO of ARX Ukraine with a functional reporting line to the Director Legal & Compliance at ARX Robotics' German headquarters.
In this role, you will serve as the senior legal point of contact for the Ukrainian business, ensuring alignment between Ukrainian law and ARX Robotics' group-wide legal, compliance, security and governance standards. You will build, scale and lead the legal function in Ukraine, developing practical legal processes and a future local legal team as the business grows.
Key responsibilities include:
**Strategic Leadership & Function Building:** Advise the CEO and executive team on strategic decisions, material legal and regulatory risks, corporate governance and business growth. Manage external legal counsel and subject-matter advisors in Ukraine and internationally, ensuring high-quality, business-focused support.
**Export Control, Defense Procurement & International Compliance:** Lead the legal framework for military and dual-use goods and technologies, including classification, licensing and coordination with Ukrainian and international regulators. Advise on defence procurement, export controls, sanctions, customs, foreign exchange and technology-transfer requirements across Ukrainian, EU and US regimes. Coordinate international and intragroup transfers of equipment, components, software and technical data with headquarters and relevant group functions.
**Complex Contracting, Claims & Litigation:** Lead complex contracts with government customers, international partners, suppliers and contractors. Lead legal strategies for claims, disputes and litigation to protect the company's interests. Oversee contract performance after signing, including acceptance documentation and contract amendments. Set the legal framework for accepting customer-owned military equipment into custody for repair and service.
**Corporate Structuring, Governance & IP Protection:** Lead legal initiatives, statutory modifications, intragroup agreements, and corporate compliance. Shape the IP strategy for local engineering developments to protect software, know-how and other technology assets. Assess and maintain the company's eligibility for special legal regimes for defence manufacturers.
**Regulatory Affairs, Risk Management & HR Legal:** Lead responses to government, law enforcement and regulatory inquiries. Strengthen anti-corruption and compliance practices in Ukraine. Advise HR on employment law and personnel matters. Provide legal oversight of the company's critical enterprise status, employee reservation from mobilisation and military registration.
**Requirements:**
- Law degree and qualification to practise in Ukraine; international qualifications are an advantage
- 8+ years of legal experience, including 3 or more years in a senior leadership role
- Experience leading an in-house legal function in an international, regulated or fast-growing business
- Strong experience in corporate structuring, cross-border legal matters, export control and sanctions compliance
- Experience managing external counsel and working across functions in an international organisation
- Fluent, negotiation-level English for collaboration with headquarters and group teams
- Sound judgement, integrity and discretion, with a practical approach to balancing business needs and legal independence
