Legal & Compliance Director

Navigate complex international regulations. Protect our growth – so our radar tech expands safely worldwide.

As our Legal & Compliance Director, you lead our legal and compliance strategy to enable global growth while safeguarding our business. You work side-by-side with Commercial, Operations, HR, and R&D teams – finding creative, compliant solutions that accelerate deal velocity across defense and civil aviation markets. You report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), guiding our Management Team and Board through international expansion, regulatory frameworks, and risk mitigation.

What you'll do

• Commercial contracting and tenders: Lead legal strategy and high-stakes contract negotiations for international sales, government tenders, and strategic partner agreements. Structure deals that protect our commercial interests while speeding up market expansion.

• Global trade and export compliance: Oversee international trade frameworks across EU, US (ITAR/EAR), and global export control regimes. Ensure strict adherence to sanctions, anti-bribery regulations, and international trade laws.

• Corporate governance and standards: Drive internal governance frameworks and support compliance across ISO standards for quality, security, and environmental safety. Manage corporate entity structures, including our growing US operations.

• Risk management and IP protection: Identify operational risks globally while safeguarding our valuable intellectual property and technology assets. Direct external legal counsel, manage litigation matters, and oversee regulatory audits.

• Executive advisory and team leadership: Advise the CFO, Management Team, and Board on active negotiations, corporate liability, and changing regulations. Direct, mentor, and empower our legal and compliance teams to maintain high performance.

What you bring

• LL.M. degree in International, Commercial, or Corporate Law

• 10+ years of progressive legal and compliance leadership experience

• Background in high-tech, aerospace, defense, dual-use technology, or complex B2B sectors

• Proven expertise structuring high-value international contracts, tender responses, and defense terms

• Strong track record managing EU dual-use and US ITAR/EAR export control regimes

• Solid knowledge of corporate legal operations, ISO standards, and health and safety frameworks

• Excellent communicator with strong executive presence and experience advising C-suite leaders

• Commercial mindset that acts as a business enabler while managing global risk

• Willing to travel up to 10% to strategic partners and expansion sites

N.B. Don't worry if you don't tick every box. Our mission is a journey, and there's plenty to learn along the way. If most of this fits, we'd love to hear from you.

A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and a background check are part of our screening process. We appreciate your understanding.

What we offer

• Working for a Great Place to Work® certified company;

• Comprehensive pension plan;

• Commuting allowance;

• 30 days of paid holiday leave (with the possibility to buy 3 additional days);

• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications;

• High quality laptop/desktop, monitor, headphones, and any other equipment necessary for your role;

• An international team of 30+ nationalities, full of high performance colleagues you can exchange experiences with and learn from. As well as having a lot of fun in our social events and Friday drinks!

Robin Radar is a technology leader in tracking and classifying small objects. Our radars and software help prevent bird strikes in aviation, reduce the impact of wind farms on wildlife, and protect critical infrastructure from drone threats. Our work shows up at airports, wind farms, military sites and nature reserves around the world.

We're one of the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands, with a crew of bright minds across 30+ nationalities[cite: 1, 3, 4]. Growth doesn't mean we lose the plot – eyes on the skies, feet on the ground[cite: 1, 3, 4]. Our values keep us grounded: WE TRUST. WE OWN IT. WE AIM HIGH.[cite: 1, 3, 4]

Want to work on next-level radar tech, solve real problems, and never have to pretend your job has meaning?

You'll fit right in – we're saving you a seat.