Scout AI
Legal Counsel
$190K–$250K
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Mar 1, 2026
- Education
- J.D. from an accredited top-tier law school; active U.S. bar membership.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities; may be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
About the job
Leads legal strategy and compliance for Scout AI’s government-facing defense robotics programs, contracts, and operations.
What you'll do
- Draft, review, and negotiate government, subcontractor, vendor, and commercial agreements; advise on federal procurement requirements.
- Develop compliance, regulatory, safety, export-control, and risk-management programs, and support audits and assessments.
- Lead legal work across intellectual property, corporate governance, employment, immigration, insurance, and outside counsel coordination.
What they ask for
- 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 negotiating contracts with government agencies or prime contractors.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
Nice to have
- Experience advising technology companies or startups; experience in defense, aerospace, robotics, self-driving, or related AI companies.
- Familiarity with safety-critical systems or emerging-technology regulatory frameworks; experience with export controls (ITAR/EAR) or building compliance programs at a startup or scaling company.
Pay
$190K – $250K (base salary)
Tools
FAR, DFARS, CMMC, Facility Clearance (FCL), TS/SCI, ITAR, EAR
AI focus
Supports regulatory strategy and responsible AI deployment for AI, robotics, and safety-critical systems in regulated defense environments.
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