Legal Counsel, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, DC · Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Legal Counsel, Connected Warfare

Join our dynamic team as a Legal Counsel in Washington, DC or Costa Mesa, CA to support Anduril’s Connected Warfare division, focusing on innovative software and hardware solutions for government contracts. You will handle the full spectrum of legal matters including contract negotiations, bid protests, litigation, intellectual property, compliance, and product launches. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience in US Government contracts with a law firm or as an in-house counsel at a contractor, demonstrating strong judgment and initiative to manage multiple projects independently. A license to practice law in California or DC is required, along with the ability to handle unexpected legal issues in defense or startup environments. Preferred candidates hold a Secret security clearance for additional opportunities.

What you'll do

  • Provide legal support for United States government and commercial contracts related to Connected Warfare products.
  • Negotiate license and services agreements for the company’s innovative software and hardware solutions.
  • Handle intellectual property matters, including patents and trademarks, for new product launches.
  • Manage bid protests and litigation arising from defense-related projects and start-up operations.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations in government contract execution.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in US Government contracts matters.
  • Licensed to practice law in California or Washington, DC.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects from initiation to completion.
  • Experience with legal issues in defense and start-up companies.
  • Judgment and initiative to guide Product and Business Development Teams.

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