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Legal Counsel, Government and Defense

Applied Intuition· Legal
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Washington, D.C.$200k - $280k + equityFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Legal counsel role supporting U.S. and international Defense business with a mix of internal and external-facing responsibilities, partnering across product, engineering, finance, sales, and marketing in a high-growth startup.

Responsibilities

  • Support the review and negotiation of a variety of prime contracts, subcontracts, strategic partnership agreements, and supplier agreements, including traditional FAR-based contracts, OTAs, software licensing agreements, and teaming agreements.
  • Interpret and explain solicitation and contract requirements that apply to government contractors (including cybersecurity and export control compliance) and company stakeholders.
  • Review and negotiate vendor and supplier agreements for software, hardware, and services sourced from third parties.
  • Support Defense verticals’ international growth by analyzing foreign government bid and contract requirements.
  • Develop and assist in the implementation of scalable and sustainable legal operations processes, programs and tools to support the legal team’s effective and efficient delivery of services for the government and defense team.
  • Lead various compliance activities, reporting requirements, and internal investigations as required.
  • Assist in drafting company policies and prepare employee government contracts and compliance training.
  • Proactively manage other duties that may arise as part of a legal team in a high growth start-up.

Qualifications

  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in one state bar
  • 5+ years' of experience with the activities described above
  • Experience with a diverse range of U.S. Government contract types (e.g., FFP, T&M, CPFF) and contract vehicles (e.g., FAR-based contracts, OTA, subcontracts, software licenses)
  • In-depth knowledge and practical experience advising on government procurement laws and processes, including FAR and DFARS, particularly Data Rights and IP protections
  • Experience supporting proposal development — including structure of scope and pricing, and proposal compliance
  • Ability to guide compliance with export control regulations (EAR, ITAR) and handling CUI
  • Ability to travel

Skills

Required:U.S. Government contract knowledge (FAR, DFARS)Export control and CUI handlingProposal development

Benefits

  • base salary, equity and benefits as part of total compensation package
  • comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401k retirement benefits with employer match
  • learning and wellness stipends
  • paid time off
Last updated Oct 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

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Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.

AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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