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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Helsing's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Helsing's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Helsing
- high 90 stale, 3 reposted of 141 open
- Hiring momentum
- 187 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Helsing's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Helsing.
About this role
Helsing is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in export control to oversee compliance with US export regulations, particularly ITAR and EAR. The role involves advising on technology classification, managing license applications, and supporting commercial contracts with government clients. This hands-on position requires collaboration with various teams and the development of compliance frameworks as the company scales its US operations.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Helsing as an employer.
What you need
- Meaningful experience in US export controls (ITAR and EAR) gained in-house, at a law firm, or within a government or regulatory context
- Deep familiarity with the defense or defense technology sector
- Ability to give clear, actionable advice under uncertainty and time pressure
- Experience working directly with engineering or product teams to build compliance frameworks
- Comfort operating in a lean, fast-moving environment
- JD from an accredited US law school; admitted to practice in DC, VA, MD, and/or WV
Nice to have
- Familiarity with European export control regimes
- Understanding of the compliance interface between ITAR/EAR and foreign export control frameworks
- Experience with FOCI considerations and mitigation structures
- Prior in-house experience at a defense, aerospace, or defense technology company
- Prior experience with board corporate governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and record keeping
What you get
- Generous compensation and benefits package including insurance coverage (medical and travel)
- Flexible paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed; compensation based on various factors
- Role involves significant responsibility in a fast-paced environment
- Requires navigating complex legal frameworks due to transatlantic operations
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Listed by Helsing on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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