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Legal Counsel - US Government Contracts (Advanced Effects)

Anduril· Legal and Business Affairs
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Costa Mesa, CA$220k - $292kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Legal Counsel to support the Advanced Effects government contracts within Anduril’s Legal Team, focusing on government procurement matters, contract negotiations, and compliance across the life cycle of government deals for the Advanced Effects business line.

Responsibilities

  • Be a key member of Anduril’s small, dynamic Legal Team.
  • Drive customer growth by executing new government contracts and growing existing ones. Use your expertise in federal procurement law to help the Business Development, Proposal, and Engineering Teams efficiently capture new contracts, grow existing contracts, and set up follow-on opportunities for future contracts. Assist in the strategy development for new business.
  • Manage relationships with procurement office representatives at Government agencies. High-trust professional relationships with Government contracting and procurement offices are critical to Anduril’s continued success, and you will be called upon to develop and foster these relationships throughout your tenure.
  • 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.
  • 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. You will represent the legal team in relationships with outside counsel, vendors, engineers, executives, customers, and regulators.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of work on US Government contracts matters, preferably with a law firm or in-house at a government contractor (more senior lawyers are also encouraged to apply, the position may be adjusted based on experience)
  • 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 judgment and initiative required to own multiple projects from end-to-end, whether guiding the Product and Business Development Team through the lifecycle of a deal or handling unexpected legal issues that may arise in defense or start-up companies
  • Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
  • A quick learner and independent performer, able to contribute to the broader start-up legal function, including topics that may be completely new to you: everything from IP and litigation to financing, securities, compliance, and employment law, depending on the needs of the day.
  • Licensed to practice law in CA or ability to gain admission
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Government contracts lawContract negotiationsRegulatory complianceRelationship management with government agenciesLegal research and writing

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive health coverage and other supportive programs. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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