Senior Employment Counsel for Tech & Defense

Anduril Industries; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Health coverage

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to join its growing Legal Department. This role partners with the People Team to provide strategic guidance on a wide range of employment matters across a fast-paced defense-technology company.

You will advise on recruiting, investigations, compliance, and cross-border issues, craft policies, and support external counsel. A strong writer, collaborative mindset, U.S. Person status, and bar admission in CA, GA, or OH are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of employment law experience in a leading law firm or in-house at a multinational company.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
• Experience advising on HR issues.
• Ability to own multiple projects end-to-end.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent legal writing for internal policies and templates.
• Problem-solving with shifting priorities.
• U.S. Person status required.
• Bar admission in CA, GA, or OH.
• Willingness to meet daily in office.
• Willingness to travel 15% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on recruiting, hiring, termination, employee relations, wage and hour, and related employment matters.
• Partner with People Team on investigations and employee matters.
• Develop protocols to enhance compliance and conduct workplace audits and classification reviews.
• Draft and maintain global employment policies and SOPs.
• Prepare and revise employment agreements domestically and internationally.
• Maintain self-service tools and training materials for the People Team.
• Compile data for mandated reports (EEO-1, Pay Data, OFCCP).
• Review HR platforms and advise on features for compliance and employee experience.
• Assist outside counsel on claims and litigation.
• Collaborate with outside counsel to manage risk and align with legal strategies.
• Support the General Counsel and Legal Department as needed.

Skills

Employment law

Legal advisory

Written communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

U.S. Person status

Education

State bar admission CA/GA/OH

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Employment Counsel to join its growing Legal Department. This role partners with the People Team to provide strategic guidance on a wide range of employment matters across a fast-paced defense-technology company.

You will advise on recruiting, investigations, compliance, and cross-border issues, craft policies, and support external counsel. A strong writer, collaborative mindset, U.S. Person status, and bar admission in CA, GA, or OH are required.