Senior Real Estate & Construction Counsel

Anduril Industries, Inc.

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 220,000 - 292,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a highly experienced Real Estate and Construction Attorney to join our legal team in Costa Mesa, CA or Washington, D.C. You will advise on all aspects of real estate, construction, and environmental law from owner/developer/tenant perspectives, driving contracts, transactions, and permits to keep projects on schedule.

This role requires drafting and negotiating complex agreements, coordinating with design, construction, and EHS teams, and delivering pragmatic

Qualifications

JD from a top-tier law school.
7+ years in construction and real estate law.
Active bar in at least one US state.
Experience with AIA and ConsensusDocs.
Knowledge of construction project delivery methods (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM at Risk, GMP).
Ability to work full-time in Costa Mesa, CA or Washington, DC offices.

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate contracts related to development and construction projects, including construction contracts, master services agreements, design professionals agreements, real estate purchase and lease agreements, license and access agreements.
Support all phases of the transactional life cycle, including letters of intent, due diligence, title and survey, zoning, and internal approvals.
Provide day-to-day legal advice and support to real estate, design and construction, and environmental health and safety teams, including land use and entitlement support, air permitting strategy, energy procurement, and environmental review.
Maintain and improve contract templates and playbooks to reflect current law, regulatory requirements, and market standards.
Provide real-time guidance to project executives and operational leaders regarding contract interpretation, change orders, schedule impacts, differing site conditions, force majeure events, acceleration claims, and contract notice requirements.
Manage outside counsel on selected matters, including setting scope, approving budget, reviewing work product, driving timely execution, and maintaining cost discipline.