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Anduril Industries

Legal Counsel - US Government or International Contracts

Anduril Industries
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onsite senior full-time $191,000-$253,000 USD Costa Mesa, California

First indexed 9 Oct 2026

Description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Legal Counsel to support US Government and International business lines. The successful candidate will be part of Anduril's Deal Team, which supports the full lifecycle of Anduril contracts.

The role involves driving customer growth by executing new government contracts and growing existing ones. The Legal Counsel will provide legal counsel and day-to-day management of the entire acquisitions lifecycle, oversee and evaluate major proposals, monitor large contracts, lead or assist in key negotiations, resolve performance issues, identify risks and mitigations, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of work on US Government or International contracts matters, preferably with a law firm or in-house at a government contractor. They must have a solid understanding of the government procurement process, particularly contract vehicles and types, including non-traditional and CAS coverage, software acquisition approaches, and data rights issues.

The salary range for this role is $191,000-$253,000 USD. Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

  • 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

Required Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of work on US Government or International contracts matters
  • 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
  • Quick learner and independent performer
  • Licensed to practice law in CA, DC, OH, or VA
  • Must be a U.S. Person

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
  • The ability and grit to operate independently within a rapidly evolving company
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance
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