Associate General Counsel, Cybersecurity

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CAWashington, DC
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: 20 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Associate General Counsel, Cybersecurity

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Join Anduril’s Legal Team as the Associate General Counsel - Cybersecurity in Washington, DC or Costa Mesa, CA, where you will serve as the primary legal expert on cybersecurity law and compliance. Your responsibilities include providing strategic counsel on government contract cybersecurity requirements, managing data breach responses, and negotiating security terms in contracts. You will collaborate with IT Security, Engineering, Compliance, and Business Development teams to build Anduril’s cybersecurity legal program from scratch. This role requires deep knowledge of cybersecurity laws for government contractors, experience advising on compliance programs, and the ability to translate technical concepts into clear legal advice. Essential skills include expertise in NIST 800-171, DFARS regulations, and incident response management. Ideal candidates have a J.D., admission to practice law, and 8-12 years of cybersecurity legal experience, with a preference for those familiar with the DoD cybersecurity ecosystem and cloud computing aspects.

Skills

NIST 800-171 DFARS CMMC FAR CISSP CIPP CISM DoD DHS DoE ISO 27001 NISPOM DAAG CISA OMB DoD Cybersecurity Initiatives DCMA DIBCAC SOC AI/ML Cloud Computing SaaS

What you'll do

Provide strategic legal advice on cybersecurity requirements in government contracts.
Design and manage Anduril's cybersecurity compliance program and policies.
Lead incident response efforts during security breaches and data incidents.
Negotiate cybersecurity terms in commercial and government contracts.
Assess and advise on cybersecurity risks in business operations and new initiatives.

What we're looking for

J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
8-12 years of legal experience focusing on cybersecurity law, preferably in-house or government agency.
Deep knowledge of cybersecurity laws for government contractors, including FAR/DFARS, CMMC, NIST 800-171.
Proven experience advising on cybersecurity compliance programs and incident response strategies.
Experience negotiating cybersecurity terms in government contracts and commercial agreements.
Strong understanding of information security concepts and ability to translate technical issues into legal advice.
Excellent analytical skills with a track record of providing practical, solution-oriented advice.

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