We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded, and proactive Legal & Compliance Counsel to join our team in Israel (on-site / office-based presence required).
Reporting directly to our General Counsel, you will serve as a trusted business enabler, taking end-to-end ownership across commercial, regulatory, and corporate compliance matters. In this multifaceted role, you will navigate complex defense export control regimes (DECA, ITAR, EAR), lead international commercial transactions, and play a key role in aligning and embedding Motorola Solutions’ global corporate compliance programs and governance frameworks across the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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:
- 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)
Nice to Have:
- 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.
Skills Required
- LL.B. from a leading academic institution
- Active admission to the Israel Bar Association
- At least 6 years of post-qualification legal experience
- Experience in a leading law firm or in-house legal department within a global technology or defense corporation
- Hands-on experience working directly with DECA and the Israeli Ministry of Defense
- Working knowledge of U.S. export controls, including ITAR and EAR
- Full professional proficiency in English and Hebrew, including verbal communication, drafting, and negotiation
- Experience with U.S. government or defense contracting
- Experience with U.S. manufacturing or production oversight
- Familiarity with AI governance and technology ethics frameworks
- Experience operating within an acquired subsidiary of a global publicly traded corporation
What We Do
D-Fend Solutions is a leading provider of RF cyber-takeover technology for counter-drone (C-UAS) operations. Their flagship product, EnforceAir, allows organizations to detect, identify, and safely neutralize rogue drones in sensitive environments like military zones, airports, and critical infrastructure. By using non-kinetic, cyber-based mitigation, they ensure operational continuity and safety, helping organizations maintain control of their airspace against evolving drone threats.
