Legal & Compliance Counsel

About the company

At D-Fend Solutions, our people are our greatest strength — and technology is our passion. Our team of innovators and subject matter experts, including veterans of elite military intelligence technology units, is transforming the way organizations protect themselves from drone threats.

As the global leader in cyber-takeover counter-drone technology, we design and deliver advanced, software-defined solutions that empower our customers to detect, take control, and safely land unauthorized drones — with precision and reliability.

Every day, we push the boundaries of innovation to meet real-world security challenges across industries and environments. We’re proud of our cutting-edge technology, our global reach, and the impact we make in securing the skies.

Join D-Fend Solutions and help make the world a safer place. Become a D-Fender! Work with the world’s leading cyber-takeover counter-drone technology provider and shape the future of safe airspace.

Your tasks

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex international commercial contracts with enterprise customers, government entities, distributors, resellers, suppliers, and strategic partners.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain contract templates, licensing agreements, and standard operating procedures to support rapid business expansion.
• Lead the company’s export control compliance lifecycle, including managing licensing applications, marketing/export approvals, and regulatory engagements with Israel’s Defense Export Control Agency (DECA) and the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD).
• Oversee international trade workflows, including end-user certificates (EUC), product classifications, and compliance with U.S. and multinational export control frameworks (ITAR, EAR).
• Conduct internal risk assessments, trade compliance audits, and thorough due diligence on vendors, partners, and third-party intermediaries.

Requirements

We’re seeking passionate professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment — those who want to be part of the next generation of airspace security innovation.

• LL.B. from a leading academic institution; active admission to the Israel Bar Association.
• Experience: 6+ years of post-qualification legal experience in a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department within a global technology or defense corporation.
• Export Control & Defense Background: Proven, hands-on experience working directly with DECA and the Israeli Ministry of Defense; solid working knowledge of U.S. export controls (ITAR / EAR).
• Full professional proficiency in both English and Hebrew (verbal, drafting, and negotiation)

• Experience with U.S. government/defense contracting or U.S. manufacturing/production oversight.
• Familiarity with AI governance and technology ethics frameworks.
• Direct prior experience operating within an acquired subsidiary of a global publicly traded corporation.