Global Legal Counsel - Defense Tech (Amsterdam)

DroneShield Limited; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DroneShield Group Pty Ltd, based in Amsterdam, is seeking an Amsterdam-based Legal Counsel with strong common law training to join our global legal function. The role reports directly to the General Counsel and will work closely with colleagues in Australia, the US, Europe, and the Middle East.

As DroneShield continues its rapid global expansion, this role is essential to ensure our legal frameworks keep pace with growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in a common law jurisdiction (Australia, Ireland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, New Zealand, etc.).
• Understanding of and experience with EU regulatory frameworks.
• 5-7+ years post-qualification experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in‑house work.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently across multiple time zones and business units.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including technology supply contracts, distribution and reseller agreements, government procurement tenders, confidentiality and collaboration agreements.
• Support international corporate governance, compliance registrations, and subsidiary management.
• Advise on EU, UK, and Australian dual-use and defence export controls, working with internal compliance teams.
• Assist with licenses, end-user documentation, sanctions screening, and cross-border compliance processes.
• Support public-sector procurement processes across Europe.
• Provide guidance on regulatory frameworks applicable to defence, security, and critical-infrastructure deployments.
• Contribute to internal compliance frameworks across NATO, privacy, cybersecurity, trade compliance, and other emerging regulatory domains.
• Assist in developing internal legal policies, templates, and training materials.
• Manage external counsel where required for disputes, employment matters, or local regulatory issues.
• Support IP protection, licensing, and enforcement in collaboration with engineering and product teams.

Skills

Common law qualification

EU regulatory knowledge

Contract drafting

Cross-time zone work

English communication

Education

Bar admission in common law jurisdiction

Job description

DroneShield Group Pty Ltd, based in Amsterdam, is seeking an Amsterdam-based Legal Counsel with strong common law training to join our global legal function. The role reports directly to the General Counsel and will work closely with colleagues in Australia, the US, Europe, and the Middle East.

As DroneShield continues its rapid global expansion, this role is essential to ensure our legal frameworks keep pace with growth.