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Legal Counsel - US Government Contracts (Maritime)

Anduril· Legal and Business Affairs
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Washington, DC$220k - $292kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Legal Counsel supporting Anduril’s Maritime Division on a transformational shipyard program, combining government contracts law with corporate transactional experience. Located in Washington, D.C., this hybrid role requires handling both government contracting and corporate structuring, financing, and real estate transactions for a multi-billion dollar shipyard contract.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Support corporate formation and governance
  • Negotiate IP license agreements and intercompany Services Agreements
  • Coordinate financing transactions
  • Serve as a key legal advisor on Anduril's most strategic Maritime transaction
  • Coordinate with external counsel on specialized matters while maintaining primary ownership

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of combined experience in government contracts law and corporate/transactional law
  • 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: 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)

Skills

Required:Government contracts lawCorporate/Transactional lawNegotiation

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in majority of full-time offers
  • Salary range $220,000—$292,000 USD (base), with potential additional compensation as part of total package
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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