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Anduril Industries

Legal Counsel - US Government Contracts (Advanced Effects)

Anduril Industries
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senior full-time $220,000-$292,000 USD Costa Mesa, California

First indexed 9 Oct 2026

Description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We are seeking a talented Legal Counsel to support the Advanced Effects business line in Costa Mesa, CA. The successful candidate will be part of Anduril's Deal Team, which supports the full lifecycle of Anduril contracts.

The Legal Counsel role will require thoughtful approaches to navigating US and Foreign Government 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Be a key member of Anduril's small, dynamic Legal Team.
  • Drive customer growth by executing new government contracts and growing existing ones.
  • Manage relationships with procurement office representatives at Government agencies.
  • Provide legal counsel and day-to-day management of the entire acquisitions lifecycle.
  • 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.

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of work on US Government contracts matters, preferably with a law firm or in-house at a government contractor.
  • A solid understanding of the government procurement process.
  • The judgment and initiative required to own multiple projects from end-to-end.
  • Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
  • Licensed to practice law in CA or ability to gain admission.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

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.

Salary Range: $220,000-$292,000 USD

Benefits: Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package.

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