Senior Legal Compliance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee regulatory compliance efforts pertaining to satellite operations and remote sensing, including frameworks from the FCC, NOAA, and European regulations, along with licensing, authorizations, and reporting duties.

• Direct export control and international trade compliance activities under ITAR, EAR, EU dual-use, and sanctions regulations, encompassing classifications, licensing, screening, and transfers of controlled technology/data.

• Provide guidance to Engineering, Mission Operations, Product, and Commercial teams regarding the regulatory impacts of satellite missions, technology advancement, data distribution, and international customer interactions.

• Assist government and defense sectors by evaluating contractual, security, and controlled-information responsibilities in collaboration with Legal and Information Security.

• Aid in foreign ownership and investment evaluations, as well as government program eligibility assessments concerning international expansion, new entities, and strategic partnerships.

• Create and uphold company-wide compliance policies, ERM frameworks, risk evaluations, and internal controls, which include business ethics and anti-corruption strategies.

• Organize training sessions, regulatory monitoring, and liaise with external legal advisors.

• Establish and sustain a centralized compliance calendar for all Hydrosat entities, monitoring registrations, filings, license renewals, reporting obligations, and critical deadlines.

• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Operations, and external advisors to ensure compliance is met in a timely manner.

• Design and execute risk-based KYC and third-party due diligence procedures for customers, resellers, suppliers, and consultants.

• Support ESG compliance initiatives, which include sustainability reporting and adherence to environmental and governance standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in regulatory compliance or export controls within the space, aerospace, satellite, defense, or similarly regulated technology sectors.

• In-depth understanding of US export controls (ITAR/EAR), international trade limitations, and practical application of compliance mechanisms.

• Experience in commercial space, satellite communications, or remote sensing regulations, with the capability to navigate licensing and regulatory authority interactions.

• Demonstrated ability to independently create or enhance compliance processes and effectively collaborate with technical, legal, and commercial stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and fluency in English.

• A degree in Law, Compliance, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Nice to have: Direct experience with FCC and/or NOAA licensing and knowledge of Luxembourg/EU space regulatory frameworks.

• Nice to have: Familiarity with government or defense contracts, FAR/DFARS, and associated security or cybersecurity requirements.

• Nice to have: Experience in implementing or supporting Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks in a growing, internationally operating organization.

• Nice to have: Experience in scaling a compliance function within an international technology firm.

• Nice to have: Experience in managing multi-jurisdictional corporate compliance obligations, including statutory filings, regulatory registrations, and coordination with external service providers.

• Nice to have: Knowledge of KYC, third-party due diligence, foreign investment screening, or ESG compliance frameworks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment focused on innovation.