Head of Legal

Tasks

• Core Mission: Lead the legal strategy and ensure absolute compliance in high-stakes defence procurement, managing both international and domestic regulatory frameworks to safeguard the company’s interests.

Professional Tasks (Key Responsibilities)

• Public Procurement Expertise: Lead legal strategies for participation in public tenders; ensure all bids and contracts comply with national and EU-wide public procurement laws (e.g., GWB, VgV in Germany).
• Contract Negotiation: Lead the drafting and negotiation of complex, multi-year defence procurement contracts with government entities and Tier-1 international partners.
• Export Control & Regulatory: Oversee strict adherence to international export control regimes (ITAR, EAR, BAFA) and manage technical technology transfer (ToT) legalities.
• Risk & Litigation: Identify potential liabilities in government-facing projects and manage dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation.
• Corporate Governance: Advise the executive board on corporate structuring, joint ventures, and M&A activities within the defence sector.

Requirements

Work Experience

• 10–15+ years of legal experience, with a significant tenure in the Defence, Aerospace, or Specialized Manufacturing sectors, or in large-scale public infrastructure and construction projects.
• Proven track record in Public Procurement: Extensive experience handling government defence contracts and navigating the complexities of public bidding processes, including construction procurement (e.g., German VOB/A or equivalent regulations).

Professional Competencies

• Procurement Law Specialist: Deep expertise in Public Procurement Law (Vergaberecht) and and solid knowledge of Construction Procurement Law (VOB), particularly in the context of security-critical or military infrastructures.
• Regulatory Mastery: Comprehensive knowledge of international trade laws, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and IP protection.
• Corporate & Commercial Law: Strong background in international commercial law and corporate governance.
• Compliance Expertise: Experience in building or leading corporate compliance programs (Anti-Corruption, AML, Data Protection).

Soft Skills

• Strategic Business Partner: Ability to balance legal constraints with commercial objectives.
• High Integrity: Unwavering ethical standards, essential for handling sensitive government-related projects.
• Negotiation Power: Commanding presence in high-pressure negotiations with government officials and senior stakeholders.
• Communication: Exceptional command of English and German (Legal German is crucial for procurement law).