Associate General Counsel, Supply Chain

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built, and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.THE JOBAnduril's Legal team is seeking an experienced Supply Chain attorney to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing legal review and guidance on issues related to procurement, logistics, supplier management, and supplier contract negotiations in support of Anduril's U.S. and Foreign government contracts. You will serve as the primary attorney for supply chain and operations teams within Anduril and partner with the teams to develop, procure, manufacture, and deliver Anduril products at scale. You will have a robust understanding of contracts (NDA's, SOW's, MSA's, JDA's, etc.), risk management, intellectual property, and regulatory and federal contract compliance requirements affecting the supply chain. You will partner closely with our world-class supply chain team to enable it to engage with vendors and suppliers in an organized, constructive, and efficient manner.Anduril is a fast-growing company. Consistent with this fast growth, members of Anduril's Legal team must be resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters. You will require excellent negotiating and project management skills to coordinate and efficiently close complex transactions on tight timelines, with a singular focus on helping Anduril deploy its path-making technology into operational settings for the United States and its allies.WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Be a key member of Anduril's dynamic Legal team.
• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including purchase agreements, service contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Advise on legal risks and business terms of various supply chain arrangements and provide legal advice on joint development agreements, strategic sourcing, indirect sourcing, and logistics agreements.
• Establish frameworks, SOPs, templates, etc., and process improvements to help streamline reviews within exponential growth.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to supply chain management.
• Engage with our compliance function to ensure compliance with customs, export controls, sanctions, and trade laws.
• Support the resolution of disputes or litigations related to supply chain issues.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement supply chain strategies and policies.
• Partner with and coach Supply Chain personnel on contracts and negotiations.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the supply chain and the broader business.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • JD degree from a top-tier accredited law school.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a lawyer with a focus on supply chain, trade, or commercial law.
  • Strong understanding of the legal aspects of supply chain management.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work within tight deadlines and within a team environment.
  • Ability to provide clear risk analyses and recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Ability to be a strong problem solver with skills that extend well beyond risk identification.
  • Willing and able to work in Anduril's Costa Mesa, California office.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience with U.S. government contracting, knowledge of FAR/DFARs contract compliance obligations including DoD business systems/purchasing requirements.
    • Experience with Defense companies, Robotics, Technology, or other manufacturing-heavy companies.
    • Experience working at a startup or ability to establish processes and SOPs from scratch.
    • 7-10 years experience partnering with Supply Chain and Operations.
    • In-house experience preferred, not required.
    • Licensed to practice law in the United States.
    • Active security clearance.US Salary Range: $196,000 - $294,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
      • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
      • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
      • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
      • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
      • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
      • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
      • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
      • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch, and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
      • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
      • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
      • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
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