Legal Ops Associate

Anduril Industries•Washington, DC

About The Position

We are looking for a Legal Operations Associate / Paralegal (non-lawyer position) to join our rapidly growing team in Orange County, California or Washington DC. In this role, you will be responsible for providing extensive paralegal, operational, and administrative support in a fast-paced environment to our multi-disciplinary team. You will help support and lead contracts negotiation, knowledge management, document retention and management, process implementation and optimization, and special projects. This will require skills in legal research, drafting and editing, document management, project management and regulatory compliance. If you are someone who is scrappy, adaptable, loves to learn, and detail-oriented then this role is for you.

Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate
Strong written and verbal communications skills and excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in productivity tools AirTable, Asana, Slack, DocuSign, Adobe, Jira, and Salesforce
Proficiency in management tools such as LeaseHarbor, CT Corp HCue, and Oracle ERP
The ability to build strong relationships within the team and cross-functionally, including Real Estate, Procurement, Finance, and Growth/Business Development
Proven experience in project management to lead small and large-scale projects from inception to execution
Solutions oriented, experience developing and streamlining processes and creating efficiencies
Self-starter who is able to identify areas where they can assist; you’re able to work with autonomy and are eager to make an impact on an organization
Willing to wear multiple hats with shifting priorities and work on projects of all types, big and small
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
A positive, team player attitude, good judgment, and eagerness to help others
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice To Haves

Interested in national security and changing the landscape of defense contracting
At least 2 years’ experience with startup, defense, and/or in-house at a high-growth company strongly preferred
At least 2 years’ experience at a nationally recognized law firm strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Triage and provide frontline support for requests from the Company to the legal department
Prepare and maintain records and documentation, such as contracts, leases, letters of intent, waivers, and notices.
Draft, review and redline contracts, e.g., NDAs, SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, engagement letters, teaming agreements, leases, etc.
Be a partner to the lawyers on the team with respect to data requests, research, organizational filing and general project management
Coordinate electronic signatures and manage our Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool and contract records
Support legal tech implementations, such as CLM, e-billing, matter management, or AI tools
Identify opportunities to improve processes, share best practices, improve efficiency with the legal department, and increase scalability
Help other departments in the company to streamline their legal needs and provide them with tools so they can help themselves with repeatable legal requests
Oversee and lead various significant, material projects which will have significant impact on the company’s business, working with amorphous direction and tasking
Assist in the development of lightweight workflows to keep the company organized and efficient

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.