Legal Counsel, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Washington, District of Columbia · Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
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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.

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TL;DR · Legal Counsel, Connected Warfare

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Join our dynamic team as a Legal Counsel in Washington, DC or Costa Mesa, CA, supporting Anduril’s Connected Warfare division by handling US government contracts and commercial deals. You will manage the legal aspects of innovative software and hardware products, including negotiating agreements, resolving bid protests, and managing intellectual property and compliance issues. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience in government contract law, with a preference for those with security clearance and the ability to handle multiple projects independently. This role requires strong judgment and initiative, as well as a license to practice law in California or DC, ensuring you can navigate complex legal landscapes within defense and startup industries.

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Licensed to practice law in CA or DC US Salary Range $191,000 - $253,000 USD Secret security clearance judgment and initiative required qualifications preferred qualifications law firm experience in-house at a government contractor defense company experience start-up company experience handling intellectual property compliance innovative software product launch matters negotiating license agreements services agreements bid protests litigation

What you'll do

  • Draft and negotiate government contracts for Connected Warfare products.
  • Provide legal guidance on intellectual property, compliance, and product launches.
  • Handle bid protests and litigation related to defense contracts.
  • Support the Product and Business Development Team through deal lifecycle management.
  • Manage unexpected legal issues that arise in a fast-paced startup environment.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in US Government contracts matters.
  • Licensed to practice law in California or Washington, D.C.
  • Ability to manage multiple legal projects from initiation to completion.
  • Experience with bid protests and litigation in defense or startup companies.
  • Strong judgment and initiative for handling unexpected legal issues.

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