Legal Counsel, Investigations

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead and conduct internal investigations and ethics assessments across the full spectrum of corporate legal matters—including white-collar and financial misconduct, procurement and government contracting integrity,…
• Manage the full investigative lifecycle: intake and triage, evidence preservation and collection, witness interviews, fact-finding, root-cause analysis, findings, and remediation.
• Assess legal exposure and advise business leaders and management on risk, mitigation strategy, and the need for voluntary disclosure to government authorities and regulators.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve Anduril's compliance programs, policies, and internal controls in partnership with business organizations and the broader Legal team.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, playbooks, and templates aligned with Anduril's contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional investigation and audit teams—including business, HR, finance, security, and outside counsel—while controlling cost and minimizing disruption to operations.
• Engage credibly with government enforcement agencies, regulators, external and government auditors (e.g., DCMA/DCAA), inspectors general, and congressional committees, as needed.
• Support audits and assessments across regulatory domains, and prepare the company to respond to government inquiries and enforcement actions, including associated civil and criminal matters.

Job requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (DC or CA Bar strongly preferred).
• 6+ years of legal experience with a substantial focus on internal investigations, audits, government/regulatory enforcement, or white-collar matters—at a law firm, government agency, or in-house at a technology or…
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting complex, sensitive investigations from intake through resolution, including evidence handling, interviews, and privilege management.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory landscape applicable to U.S. government contractors, which may include one or more of: the FAR/DFARS, anti-corruption/FCPA, export controls (ITAR/EAR), procurement integrity,…
• The judgment and initiative to own multiple matters end-to-end and to handle novel legal issues as they arise in a fast-moving defense and technology environment.
• A quick learner willing to contribute across the broader legal function—including areas that may be new to you, from IP and litigation to compliance, securities, and employment law—depending on the needs of the day.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must be (1) admitted to practice and a member in good standing of the bar of any state.