- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- District of ColumbiaUSA
- Job type
- Legal
- Posted
- Mar 26, 2026
- Salary
- $191,000–$253,000 a year
Full-time
Legal Counsel, Maneuver Dominance (MD)
Job description
Anduril’s Legal Team seeks a Legal Counsel-Government Contracts to support its The Maneuver Dominance (MD). This role can work from either Washington D.C., or Costa Mesa, CA. This role will be part of Anduril’s Deal Team, which supports the full lifecycle of Anduril contracts and includes government contracts lawyers, contract managers, and proposal managers. The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team at Anduril develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams in concert with ground maneuver forces. We leverage existing Anduril drone platforms like Ghost, Altius, or Roadrunner, in addition to bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril’s Lattice ecosystem.
Job requirements
- 3+ years of work on U.S. government contracts matters, preferably with a law firm or the government (more senior lawyers are also encouraged to apply, the position may be adjusted based on experience)
- An understanding of the government procurement process, particularly contract vehicles, software acquisition approaches, and data rights
- The judgment and initiative required to make risk-adjusted decisions for the company and own multiple projects from end-to-end, whether guiding the Business Development Team through the lifecycle of a deal or handling…
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Quick learner and 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…
- Licensed to practice law in CA or D.C.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Pre-law school professional experience ( e.g. , military or government)