Corporate Counsel, Contracts and Exports Compliance OfficerJoin Navantia Australia, a leader in the Maritime and Defence industry, as a Corporate Counsel and Contracts and Exports Compliance Officer based at our Garden Island, Sydney office.
In this role, you will provide legal expertise to support commercial decisions, contract management, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
You will also develop legal processes and mitigate risks across the organization.Your responsibilities will include:Supporting contract and subcontract management on the DSC Program.Drafting and negotiating Contract Change Proposals (CCPs).Communicating with stakeholders through correspondence in collaboration with the legal team.Ensuring DSC Program compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.Managing technical data, intellectual property, and licenses.Maintaining legal precedent collateral and documentation.Acting as the main interface on export control matters, ensuring compliance with U.S. (ITAR, EAR), Australian, and other export controls.Liaising with government authorities and external consultants on regulatory issues.Managing U.S.
Agreements (TAAs) and license applications.Providing export compliance support to various departments.Supporting legal matters such as drafting, transactions, litigation, and policy development.Ideal candidate qualifications:Admitted as a solicitor in Australia.Over 3 years of experience in general commercial law.Experience in export compliance within the defence sector.Strong legal support skills with a commercial focus.Excellent communication skills.Ability to manage priorities and work independently.Experience with high-volume transactions or large-scale programs, especially in the naval sector, is highly regarded.Working at Navantia AustraliaBe part of Australia's Naval Shipbuilding Plan, contributing to national defense and shipbuilding capabilities.
We value our people and offer growth opportunities, diversity, and innovation in the workplace.Benefits include:Paid parental leaveFlexible working conditionsInternational work exchangesDefence reservist leaveTraining and higher education supportSalary sacrifice optionsLanguage classes and employee recognition programsAbout Navantia AustraliaWe provide project management, engineering, and support services in naval shipbuilding, supporting the Royal Australian Navy with innovative solutions and upgrades to meet emerging threats.
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