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Anduril Industries · 9 hours ago

Legal Counsel, Air Dominance and Strike

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$191K/yr - $253K/yr

3+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company committed to enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Legal Counsel for Air Dominance and Strike Division will provide legal guidance on government contracts, manage acquisition lifecycles, and foster relationships with government agencies to support business development and compliance efforts.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Be a key member of Anduril’s small, dynamic Legal Team

Drive customer growth by executing new government contracts and growing existing ones. Use your expertise in federal procurement law to help the Business Development, Proposal, and Engineering Teams efficiently capture new contracts, grow existing contracts, and set up follow-on opportunities for future contracts. Assist in the strategy development for new business

Manage relationships with procurement office representatives at Government agencies. High-trust professional relationships with Government contracting and procurement offices are critical to Anduril’s continued success, and you will be called upon to develop and foster these relationships throughout your tenure

Provide legal counsel and day-to-day management of the entire acquisitions lifecycle. Oversee and evaluate major proposals, monitor large contracts, lead or assist in key negotiations, resolve performance issues, identify risks and mitigations, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies

Work on all legal aspects of Anduril’s business, from negotiating license and services agreements, to bid protests and litigation, to handling intellectual property, compliance, and employment matters. You will represent the legal team in relationships with outside counsel, vendors, engineers, executives, customers, and regulators

Develop software contracting approaches for delivering software to the Department of Defense and negotiate those agreements with contracting officers and program counsel

Qualification

U.S. government contractsGovernment procurement processSoftware contractingData rightsRisk managementCommunication skillsLicensed to practice lawQuick learnerInterpersonal skills

Required

3+ years of work on U.S. government contracts matters, preferably with a law firm or the government (more senior lawyers are also encouraged to apply, the position may be adjusted based on experience)

An understanding of the government procurement process, particularly contract vehicles, software acquisition approaches, and data rights

The judgment and initiative required to make risk-adjusted decisions for the company and own multiple projects from end-to-end, whether guiding the Business Development Team through the lifecycle of a deal or handling unexpected legal issues that may arise in defense or start-up companies

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Quick learner and able to contribute to the broader start-up legal function, including topics that may be completely new to you: everything from IP and litigation to financing, securities, compliance, and employment law, depending on the needs of the day

Licensed to practice law in CA or D.C

Secret Clearance

Preferred

Pre-law school professional experience (e.g., military or government)

Combination of law-firm and in-house or government experience

Experience working with the government

Experience with engineering, software, or other technology

An interest in the law and policy of defense acquisitions with opinions about what is right or wrong in the field and how to fix it

The ability and grit to operate independently within a rapidly evolving company

Top Secret Clearance

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.