Anduril
Legal Counsel - US Government Contracts (Maritime)
$220K–$292K
Washington, District of Columbia, United States +3 · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Ashville, Ohio, United States
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Reston, Virginia, United States - Experience
- 5+ years of combined experience in government contracts law and corporate/transactional law; more senior lawyers are encouraged to apply, and the position may be adjusted based on experience.
About the job
Provides legal counsel for Anduril’s Maritime Division shipyard program, combining government contracts work with corporate formation, governance, financing, and transactional support.
What you'll do
- Execute complex government contracts, manage compliance and risk, and build relationships with government and prime contractor representatives.
- Support corporate formation and governance; negotiate IP licenses and intercompany services agreements; coordinate financing transactions.
- Advise on strategic Maritime transactions, coordinating external counsel while retaining primary ownership.
What they ask for
- Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, contract vehicles, UCAs and definitization, FAR Part 12 versus Part 15, flow-downs, and data rights.
- Corporate/transactional experience with entity formation, operating agreements, equity structures, IP licensing, or M&A.
- Experience negotiating complex agreements with sophisticated counterparties; strong project management skills.
- Licensed to practice law in D.C. or willing to obtain admission.
Nice to have
- In-house shipbuilder experience, especially with large-scale programs, joint ventures, or corporate restructurings.
- Maritime, shipbuilding, or Jones Act experience; complex financing, credit, or real estate/lease transaction experience.
Pay
$220,000 — $292,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
FAR, DFARS
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