Saronic
Senior Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory
Austin, TX · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of legal experience involving litigation and regulatory matters (government, in-house, or top-tier law firm).
- Education
- Juris Doctor
- Visa sponsorship
- If the role is based in the United States, it requires U.S. Person status to access export-controlled information or items.
About the job
Leads high-stakes litigation and regulatory strategy, government engagement, and executive legal advice for a defense technology company.
What you'll do
- Develop litigation strategy and oversee filings, fact development, outside counsel, and appeals.
- Advise on regulatory matters and engage with agencies, Congress, and executive-branch officials.
- Counsel business leaders on legal, policy, and strategic issues across company functions.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
- Track record building and executing strategy in high-stakes federal litigation.
- Experience advising senior executives or government officials on legal, regulatory, and policy risk.
- Demonstrated interest in or experience with national security, defense, or law enforcement matters.
Nice to have
- Prior executive branch, congressional, military, or other national security experience.
- Experience with environmental, permitting, or land-use matters; defense acquisition, export controls, or CFIUS; autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, dual-use technology, or defense innovation; or a U.S. security clearance.
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