Legal Counsel, Employment

Anduril-1; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 253,000 - 336,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks an experienced Employment Counsel to provide strategic employment guidance across a fast-paced, technology-driven defense company. The role partners with the People Team and other stakeholders to deliver practical solutions aligned with business needs and to act as a trusted advisor on complex matters.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of employment law experience, deep knowledge of federal and state laws, and a proven ability to manage multiple projects with sound

Qualifications

• 5+ years of employment law experience at a leading law firm or in-house at a large multinational company.
• Strong knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws.
• Ability to own multiple projects end‑to‑end with sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and client service orientation.
• U.S. Person status is required due to access to export controlled information.
• Licensed to practice law in CA, OH, or DC.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of employment issues across the organization.
• Counsel People Team and stakeholders on investigations, performance, and conflicts of interest.
• Develop and revise global employment policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Draft and review domestic and international employment agreements and related documents.
• Support outside counsel on employment-related claims and litigation.
• Collaborate with outside counsel to manage risk and align with legal strategy.
• Assist in investigations and respond to regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Employment law

Legal counseling

Legal writing

Communication

Project ownership

U.S. Person status

Export-controlled access

Education

Licensed to practice law in CA, OH, or DC

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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 TEAM

Anduril seeks an experienced and highly motivated Employment Counsel to add to its growing Legal Department. This attorney will be able to leverage their prior law firm and/or in-house experience to provide thoughtful and strategic employment guidance for a fast-paced company developing cutting edge defense technology. Consistent with the rest of the members of Anduril’s Legal Department, you must be resourceful, creative, nimble, and eager to take ownership of complex matters.

ABOUT THE JOB

Reporting into Anduril’s Associate General Counsel - Employment, this addition to the Employment Law Team will be a strategic partner to Anduril’s People Team and other stakeholders. You’ll be tasked with providing expert legal advice and counseling on a wide range of employment issues across the organization and offer practical solutions that are aligned with business needs. In order to succeed in this role, you must be able to think critically, exercise sound judgment in the face of competing interests, and act as a client-focused resource to a broad set of internal teams. Having a strong work ethic, a willingness to roll up your sleeves to dig into problems, and taking pride in being a trusted advisor are a must.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of employment issues including recruiting, hiring, termination, employee relations, wage and hour, workplace accommodations, employee benefits, compensation, immigration, and associated best practices.
• Partner with the People Team and provide day-to-day support on discrete employee matters such as investigations into misconduct, performance management issues, and addressing potential conflicts-of-interest.
• Support complex projects with cross-functional partners to enhance company-wide employment law compliance through development of protocols for programs such as conducting workplace audits and classification reviews.
• Draft, review, and maintain global employment policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare and revise a variety of employment agreements, both domestic and international, including but not limited to offer letters, contractor agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Maintain self-service tools and employment-related resources in support of the People Team and other internal stakeholders, including relevant training materials.
• Facilitate collection of data and preparation of state and federally-mandated employment reports such as EEO-1, California Pay Data, and OFCCP.
• Review and evaluate HR platforms and provide guidance on features to enhance employee experience and compliance.
• Assist in investigations and respond to inquiries or charges from state or federal agencies regarding employment-related claims or disputes.
• Provide tactical support to outside counsel on all types of employment-related claims and litigation, ensuring alignment with the company’s broader legal strategies.
• Work closely with specialized outside counsel to manage risk and ensure that internal partners receive effective, business-focused employment law support.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel in support of business needs and/or the Legal Department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of employment law experience practicing at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a large multi-national company
• Deep knowledge and understanding of applicable state and federal employment laws
• Significant comfort in advising on a variety of HR issues, either through law firm experience or in-house
• The judgment and initiative required to own multiple projects from end-to-end
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a service-first attitude
• Fast and effective writer for internal document creation (e.g., template, policies, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to think quick and manage shifting priorities
• U.S. Person status is required because the role requires access to export controlled information
• Licensed to practice law in CA, OH, or D.C.
• Wiling and able to meet daily in office requirement at assigned Anduril office
• Willing and able to travel 15% of time to the other Anduril offices, both domestic and international

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Combination of law firm and in-house experience
• Prior experience supporting an international workforce, including global mobility
• Experience with workplace safety regulations and compliance, including OSHA
• Experience with engineering, software, or other technology companies
• Experience supporting a large manufacturing/production workforce
• Experience with M&A and integrating newly acquired companies

US Salary Range

$253,000 - $336,000 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:

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 .

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