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Salary: USD 220,000 - 292,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Legal Counsel to support its Maritime Division on a transformational shipyard program in Washington, D.C. This hybrid role requires expertise at the intersection of government contracts law and corporate legal practice.
Anduril has recently secured a landmark multi-billion dollar shipyard contract requiring the establishment of new company structures, management of complex government contracting relationships, and coordination of large-scale financing and real estate transactions. The Legal Counsel will provide legal guidance across four critical areas: (1) government contracting; (2) corporate formation and governance; (3) financing and credit documentation; and (4) entity structure.
The role demands fluidity between negotiating FAR/DFARS flow-downs and drafting company governance documents. You will take ownership of significant, material projects with major impact on the Maritime Division and Anduril's future. This is not a pure government contracts role nor a pure corporate role—it requires a rare combination of both skill sets and judgment to know when each applies.
Government Contracts Work: Execute complex government contracts including FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 contracts. Manage compliance and risk across multiple CLIN structures and document accepted risks. Build relationships with procurement office representatives at Government agencies and prime contractor legal/contracts teams.
Corporate & Transactional Work: Support corporate formation and governance. Negotiate IP license agreements and intercompany Services Agreements. Coordinate financing transactions.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as a key legal advisor on Anduril's most strategic Maritime transaction. Coordinate with external counsel on specialized matters while maintaining primary ownership.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of combined experience in government contracts law and corporate/transactional law (more senior lawyers encouraged to apply; position may be adjusted based on experience)
- Strong government contracts foundation: Deep understanding of FAR/DFARS, contract vehicles, UCAs and definitization, FAR Part 12 vs. Part 15, flow-down requirements, and data rights
- Corporate and transactional experience: Demonstrated experience with entity formation, operating agreements, equity structures, IP licensing, or M&A transactions
- Experience negotiating complex agreements with sophisticated counterparties (government agencies, prime contractors, lenders, or corporate partners)
- Strong project management skills: Ability to own multiple parallel workstreams, manage interdependencies, and drive to closure on compressed timelines
- Licensed to practice law in D.C. (or willing to obtain admission)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- In-house experience at a shipbuilder, particularly involving large-scale programs, joint ventures, or corporate restructurings
- Maritime, shipbuilding, or Jones Act experience: Familiarity with the unique legal and regulatory environment of U.S. maritime and shipbuilding industries
- Experience with complex financing transactions, credit agreements, or real estate/lease transactions
- Entrepreneurial mindset: Comfort with ambiguity, ability to build processes from scratch, and excitement about working on novel legal structures
