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Legal Counsel, Export Control

Helsing · Washington, DC

Posted 21 days ago

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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

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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.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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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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