Legal Counsel, Supply Chain

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Legal team operates at a relentless pace, requiring resourceful, proactive, and ownership-driven professionals. This role demands a highly efficient legal professional skilled in managing a substantial volume of transactional work and moving projects forward quickly. The ideal candidate will leverage outstanding negotiating, drafting, and project management skills to support and finalize a high volume of transactions on tight timelines, enabling the deployment of Anduril's technology. The team utilizes innovative solutions and advanced IT tools to enhance efficiency and collaboration.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top-tier accredited law school.
• A minimum of 5 years of highly relevant experience as a lawyer, with a strong transactional focus on supply chain, procurement, commercial contracts, or trade law, ideally within a manufacturing or technology environment.
• At least 2+ years of direct experience with FAR/DFARS supply chain compliance, certifications, and flowdown requirements (or demonstrable equivalent experience with UK, AUS, or EU defense procurement regulations).
• Active membership in good standing with the bar in at least one U.S. state, with the ability to become authorized to practice in California (e.g., through California Bar membership or California Registered In-House Counsel status).
• Exceptional efficiency and ability to manage a very high volume of essential transactional legal work (e.g., POs, MSAs, SOWs) with speed, precision, and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach.
• Proven ability to thrive in a high-volume, rapidly evolving environment, expertly juggling a substantial portfolio of diverse projects and driving them to completion with urgency and precision.
• Demonstrated capacity to go above and beyond, anticipating needs, proactively identifying solutions, and taking initiative to overcome obstacles to ensure project momentum and strategic outcomes.
• High level of proficiency with legal research platforms, contract lifecycle management systems, and other collaboration/project management software.
• Adept at leveraging IT solutions for legal workflow optimization and efficiency, and immediately productive with common tools like Slack, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Superior negotiation, drafting, and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to provide clear, pragmatic, and business-focused risk analyses and recommendations to business partners and leadership.
• Willing and able to work in Anduril’s Costa Mesa, California or Washington, D.C. office.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time as needed for business purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Deep experience with U.S. government contracting, including comprehensive knowledge of FAR/DFARS (including Other Transaction Agreements) contract compliance obligations and DoD business systems/purchasing requirements.
• Experience with Aerospace & Defense companies, Robotics, Technology, or other manufacturing-heavy companies.
• Experience working at a start-up or ability to establish processes and SOPs from scratch in a rapidly scaling environment.
• 7-10 years experience partnering directly with Supply Chain and Operations teams.
• In-house experience strongly preferred.
• Active security clearance (or ability to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Be an active and integral member of Anduril’s dynamic Legal team, providing critical legal support to the supply chain organization.
• Skillfully draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of transactional agreements including purchase orders (POs), statements of work (SOWs), master service agreements (MSAs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and other essential supplier and vendor contracts, ensuring rapid and compliant execution.
• Actively partner with and empower the supply chain, quality, and operations teams, by providing practical training, developing user-friendly playbooks, templates, and self-service tools, enabling them to confidently navigate day-to-day contracting and compliance.
• Drive efficiency by establishing, refining, and implementing legal frameworks, SOPs, and process improvements to streamline reviews and support exponential growth, often leveraging technology.
• Ensure strict compliance with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to supply chain management, including all FAR and DFARS contractual flowdowns, certifications, and other government contracting requirements.
• Participate in the oversight and validation of all supply chain and quality-related compliance processes, providing proactive guidance.
• Collaborate closely with our trade compliance team to ensure adherence to customs, export controls, sanctions, and trade laws impacting the supply chain.
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships to ensure compliance with cybersecurity, physical security, and sourcing restriction requirements across the supply chain.
• Support internal investigations and the efficient resolution of disputes or litigations related to supply chain issues.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement proactive supply chain compliance strategies and policies.
• Develop and continuously improve Anduril’s representations and certifications to government and non-government entities through close integration with the larger Legal and Supply Chain teams.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes, industry best practices, and technological advancements that may affect the supply chain and the broader business.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree