Legal Counsel, Air Defense

Anduril; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Legal Counsel for Government Contracts to support the Frontiers Systems, Air Defense and Counter‑Intrusion lines in the United States. The role emphasizes oversight of U.S.

government contracts, proposal review, data rights, and contract structures, with collaboration across business development, engineering, and outside counsel. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in government contracts, strong procurement knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple engagements

Qualifications

• 4+ years of US Government contracts experience, preferably with a law firm or as in‑house at a government contractor
• Solid understanding of government procurement processes, contract vehicles and data rights issues
• Ability to own multiple projects from end‑to‑end and work with cross‑functional teams

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel across the acquisitions lifecycle for government contracts
• Negotiate licenses and services agreements; advise on bid protests and litigation as needed
• Develop legal and business strategies in collaboration with customers, outside counsel, and internal teams
• Manage relationships with government procurement offices and key stakeholders
• Help ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies

Skills

US Government contracts

Federal procurement law

Strong communication

Writing skills

Independent decision making

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our rapidly growing team in Washington, DC or Costa Mesa, CA to support Anduril’s Frontier Systems Division, Air Defense and Counter-Intrusion Business Lines, with a focus on the full spectrum of United States government contracts. This includes: providing legal oversight to proposals, procurement, advising on data rights and contract structures, giving legal guidance to existing business areas, and crafting legal and business strategies. This role will partner closely with customers, outside counsel, and business partners across the organization to support business development and legal operations.

Anduril is a fast-growing company at the early stages of growth. Consistent with this fast growth, members of Anduril’s Legal Team must be resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters. The Legal Counsel-Government Contracts role will require creativity and resourcefulness to navigate the US Government’s complex procurement and compliance rules, with a singular focus on helping Anduril deploy its path‑making technology into operational settings for the United States and its allies. In addition to helping capture and execute new government deals, you will work on all other aspects of Anduril’s business, from negotiating license and services agreements, to bid protests and litigation, to handling intellectual property, compliance, and employment matters. Experience across all of these areas is not expected, but a willingness to learn and adapt is.

Our team is passionate about the law and policy of defense technology and you should have an independent interest in the key issues in this field. Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative culture with tremendous opportunities for ownership and professional growth.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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 deal‑related intellectual property, compliance, and employment matters. You will represent the legal team in relationships with outside counsel, vendors, engineers, executives, customers, and regulators.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of work on US Government contracts matters, preferably with a law firm or in‑house at a government contractor (more senior lawyers are also encouraged to apply, the position may be adjusted based on experience)
• A solid understanding of the government procurement process; particularly contract vehicles and types, including non‑traditional and CAS coverage, software acquisition approaches, and data rights issues
• The judgment and initiative required to 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, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Quick learner and independent performer, 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 DC
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Pre‑law school professional experience
• 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
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Salary

$191,000 — $253,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.