Job Description
Fortress Recruit is proud to be representing a global leader in advanced sealing technologies, to source a Legal & Export Control Manager to support applications across defence, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
Reporting to the GM, you'll lead the development and oversight of export compliance and legal governance across multiple UK manufacturing and distribution sites. This role is well-suited to someone with strong expertise in UK, EU, and US trade regulations (including EAR and ITAR), ideally gained in aerospace or defence environments.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing day-to-day export activities in compliance with regulations, with a strong focus on outbound shipments and technical documentation.
* Overseeing export license applications, renewals, and maintenance, particularly under ITAR, EAR, UK Export Control, and related frameworks.
* Acting as the primary liaison for HMRC, including audit preparation and regulatory inspections.
* Introducing standardised filing procedures and export compliance packs across all UK sites to ensure audit-readiness and operational consistency.
* Supporting flow-down requirements of FAR and DFARS regulations, particularly relevant to upcoming programmes and contracts.
* Advising on general contractual agreements, and legal contract terms
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