Head of Legal, International Government (Hiring Immediately)

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. 

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit .

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Head of Legal, International Government to lead legal support for our growing international business. You will own corporate legal matters for our UK entity, lead international deals from a legal perspective, and establish the entities and legal structures that support expansion into new markets. Our Legal team supports a growing defense technology business serving the U.S. Government and allied international governments. You will work closely with business leaders, Contracts, Finance, People, and Compliance to turn international opportunities into signed agreements and functioning operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can move a deal forward and build practical processes as we grow.

Responsibilities:

• Own UK corporate legal matters. Oversee corporate governance, statutory filings, corporate records, and related legal obligations for our UK entity.

• Lead international transactions. Structure, draft, and negotiate agreements with international government and commercial customers, distributors, partners, and suppliers. Support deals from initial pursuit through execution and ongoing contract performance.

• Establish international entities. Lead the legal work for forming and maintaining subsidiaries, branches, and other international structures, coordinating with Finance, Tax, People, Compliance, and local counsel.

• Advise on international growth. Help leadership assess market-entry requirements, contracting structures, and local partnerships associated with new opportunities.

• Coordinate across legal and compliance functions. Partner with specialists on export controls, sanctions, anti-bribery requirements, employment, intellectual property, and other issues affecting international operations.

• Manage international outside counsel. Select and direct local counsel, define scope and budgets, and deliver timely, practical advice while managing legal spend.

• Build repeatable processes. Develop templates, negotiation guidance, and governance practices that support efficient international contracting and entity management.

• Support the business directly. Provide clear recommendations, resolve issues, and identify decisions requiring escalation. The role is primarily office-based and requires periodic international travel for negotiations, business meetings, and entity matters.

Minimum Requirements:

• Law degree or equivalent professional legal qualification, and admission to practice in a UK or U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing.

• Demonstrated ownership of complex cross-border commercial transactions, including leading negotiations and advising business stakeholders through]]>