Ondas is a Nasdaq-traded U.S. technology company building advanced autonomous systems for defense, national security, and commercial customers. The global company operates at the intersection of defense tech and autonomy. Ondas values and rewards drive, curiosity, velocity and execution.
Position Summary
Ondas is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to own export controls, U.S. government contracts, compliance and related legal matters across the Ondas family of companies. This role reports directly to the General Counsel and works closely with operations, and business leaders. It requires a capable attorney who solves problems and wants meaningful responsibility in a fast-paced defense tech environment.
Key responsibilities
• Lead and support export controls and trade compliance, including DDTC registration, CFIUS, classification analyses, license support, and technology control plans.
• Provide clear, practical legal guidance on export controls, procurement rules, compliance issues and related legal matters to support corporate goals.
• Review, draft and negotiate government contracts, proposals, and FAR/DFARS flow-downs.
• Draft and negotiate partnership, licensing and other commercial agreements.
• Help create and improve policies, procedures, templates and training.
Qualifications
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Significant, relevant legal experience with exposure to export controls, international trade, government contracts, or regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of ITAR and familiarity with FAR; desire to deepen expertise.
• Strong drafting, research, and judgment, with a practical, business-oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with senior leaders in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information, so applicants must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain protected individuals.
Great candidates may not check every box. Applicants with relevant experience, exceptional academic credentials, extreme growth potential, or a genuine interest in defense tech are encouraged to apply.
Ondas offers high-impact work supporting defense and national security customers, a lean and collaborative legal team, and a culture that values diverse perspectives and professional growth. Ondas is an Equal Opportunity Employer; protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and all qualified applicants will be considered.
Compensation
The base salary range for this Assistant General Counsel position is $200,000 – $240,000 per year. This range represents the good-faith estimate of the salary Ondas reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final base salary offer will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographical location.
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