Legal Counsel

Job description

The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout AI, we’re developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S. forces overwhelming, adaptable, and autonomous power across every domain. Fury enables human operators to command fleets of robots through natural language, and empowers those machines to sense, decide, and act together as one. This mission will ask everything of us: urgency, precision, and relentless work.

The Role We are seeking to hire our first Legal Counsel to lead legal strategy related to government contracting, regulatory compliance, and operational safety.

Job responsibilities

Lead legal support for U.S. government contracting activities
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with federal agencies, primes, and subcontractors
Advise the company on compliance with federal procurement rules and regulations
Support regulatory strategy for AI, robotics, and safety-critical systems
Develop and maintain internal compliance programs and policies
Provide guidance on export controls, security requirements, and data handling
Partner with engineering and product teams on safety, risk, and regulatory frameworks
Manage government audits, compliance reviews, and legal risk assessments

Job requirements

J.D. from an accredited top-tier law school and active U.S. bar membership
Experience with government contracting law and federal procurement
Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, or related regulations
Experience advising technology companies or startups is a plus
Experience negotiating contracts with government agencies or prime
Experience with defense, aerospace, robotics, self-driving, or other related AI companies
Familiarity with safety-critical systems or regulatory frameworks related to emerging technologies
Experience with export controls (ITAR/EAR)

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