Legal Counsel, Employment

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Employment Counsel to add to its growing Legal Department. This attorney will provide thoughtful and strategic employment guidance for a fast-paced company developing cutting edge defense technology.

The successful candidate will be a strategic partner to Anduril's People Team and other stakeholders, providing expert legal advice and counseling on a wide range of employment issues across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and guidance on 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 to 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.
• Draft, review, and maintain global employment policies and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare and revise employment agreements, including 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.
• Facilitate collection of data and preparation of state and federally-mandated employment reports.
• 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 employment-related claims and litigation.

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
• 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
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to think quick and manage shifting priorities
• U.S. Person status is required
• Licensed to practice law in CA, GA, or OH
• Willing 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