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About the Role

Lead legal support for CHAOS Industries' growing international business, owning corporate legal matters for the UK entity, leading international deals, and establishing legal structures for expansion into new markets. This hands-on leadership role requires advising business leaders and collaborating across departments to drive international opportunities from pursuit to operationalization.

Responsibilities

Own UK corporate legal matters, including governance, filings, and records.
Lead international transactions by structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements with global customers, distributors, and partners.
Establish international entities and structures, coordinating with internal teams and local counsel.
Advise leadership on market-entry requirements, contracting structures, and local partnerships for new opportunities.
Coordinate with legal and compliance functions on export controls, sanctions, anti-bribery, employment, and IP matters.
Manage international outside counsel, including selection, scope, budget, and delivery of advice.
Develop and implement repeatable processes for efficient international contracting and entity management.
Provide direct business support, offering clear recommendations and identifying escalation needs.

Requirements

Law degree or equivalent professional legal qualification, admitted to practice in a UK or U.S. jurisdiction.
Demonstrated ownership of complex cross-border commercial transactions, including negotiation leadership and stakeholder advising.
Experience advising on UK corporate governance and legal obligations.
Experience establishing or supporting entities across multiple jurisdictions and coordinating legal/operational requirements.
Ability to translate legal issues into clear business recommendations and manage risks.
Experience managing outside counsel, including scope, quality, timelines, and cost.
Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and work effectively across functions, countries, and time zones.

Skills

Cross-border commercial transactions
UK corporate governance
International entity establishment
Legal risk management
Outside counsel management
International expansion
Export controls
Sanctions
Anti-bribery requirements
Distribution arrangements
Strategic partnerships
Joint ventures

Location

Los Angeles
Washington, D.C.
San Francisco
San Diego
Seattle
London

Work Type

Office-based
Periodic international travel

Experience Level

Leadership
Senior

Education Level

Law degree or equivalent professional legal qualification

Salary/Compensations

£188,000 - £245,000

Benefits

Private medical, dental and vision benefits (100% paid by company for employees & dependents)
5% pension match
Generous pre-IPO stock option grants
Relocation assistance

About the Company

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™).
The company empowers warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.
Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has raised $1 billion in funding from leading investors.
The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with global offices.