Anduril
Legal Counsel - US Government Contracts (Advanced Effects)
$220K–$292K
Costa Mesa, California, United States +3 · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Location
- Costa Mesa, California, United States
Ashville, Ohio, United States
Reston, Virginia, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States - Experience
- 4+ years on US Government contracts matters; more senior lawyers encouraged to apply, with role potentially adjusted based on experience.
About the job
Provides legal support for the Advanced Effects business line, focusing on government contracts and procurement while advising across other business and legal matters.
What you'll do
- Execute and grow government contracts; support business development and strategy for new deals.
- Manage acquisitions through the full lifecycle, including proposals, negotiations, performance issues, risk mitigation, and compliance.
- Advise on broader business matters, including commercial agreements, bid protests, litigation, intellectual property, compliance, and employment.
What they ask for
- 4+ years of work on US Government contracts matters; more senior lawyers are also encouraged to apply, and the position may be adjusted based on experience.
- Understanding of government procurement, including contract vehicles and types, non-traditional and CAS coverage, software acquisition approaches, and data rights.
- Licensed to practice law in CA or able to gain admission; must be a U.S. Person.
- Must currently possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Pre-law school professional experience; a combination of law-firm and in-house or government experience.
- Experience working with government or with engineering, software, or other technology; interest in defense acquisitions law and policy.
Pay
$220,000 — $292,000 USD (base salary)
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