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Applied Intuition is a $15 billion Series A AI company (founded 2017) powering physical AI for autonomous systems across automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture. The company serves 18 of the top 20 global automakers and the U.S. military, with offices globally including Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach; Ann Arbor; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo.
You will join the legal team to support the U.S. and international Defense business vertical in a strategic, high-impact role. This position blends internal and external-facing responsibilities with significant cross-functional collaboration across product, engineering, finance, sales, and marketing. You will have opportunities to expand your scope as part of a growing legal team in a high-growth startup.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, strategic partnerships, and supplier agreements, including FAR-based contracts, Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, software licensing, and teaming agreements
- Interpret and explain solicitation and contract requirements for government contractors, including cybersecurity and export control compliance, to company stakeholders
- Review and negotiate vendor and supplier agreements for software, hardware, and services
- Support Defense verticals' international expansion by analyzing foreign government bid and contract requirements
- Develop and implement scalable legal operations processes, programs, and tools to support efficient service delivery
- Lead compliance activities, reporting requirements, and internal investigations
- Draft company policies and prepare employee training on government contracts and compliance
- Manage additional duties as needed in a fast-growing startup environment
The ideal candidate is a business-minded lawyer focused on execution, prepared to lead on important deals, and comfortable making thoughtful decisions in ambiguity. You must be self-sufficient yet collaborative, willing to roll up your sleeves, and dedicated to providing top legal service to internal clients.
Company Culture:
Applied Intuition is an in-office company with an expectation that full-time employees work from their office 5 days per week. The company recognizes the importance of flexibility and trusts employees to manage schedules responsibly, including occasional remote work, flexible start times, or early departures for family commitments.
Requirements:
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in one state bar
- 5+ years of experience with U.S. Government contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF) and contract vehicles (FAR-based contracts, OTA, subcontracts, software licenses)
- In-depth knowledge and practical experience advising on government procurement laws and processes, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), particularly regarding Data Rights and IP protections
- Experience supporting proposal development, including structuring scope and pricing, and satisfying compliance requirements
- Ability to guide the company through compliance with export control regulations (EAR, ITAR) and handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), either through own expertise or by working with outside counsel
- Ability to travel
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Nice to Have:
- Experience with law firm, in-house, and/or Department of War work
- Experience with international defense contracts, particularly in the UK or APAC region
