Legal Counsel - US Government Contracts (Maritime)

Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Posted a month ago

The role

This role provides legal counsel across government contracting, corporate formation, financing, and entity structure for the Maritime Division. The person will execute complex government contracts and support corporate transactions for a shipyard program.

What you will do

Execute complex government contracts, including FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 contracts
Manage compliance and risk across multiple CLIN structures and document accepted risks
Build relationships with procurement office representatives at Government agencies and prime contractor legal/contracts teams
Support corporate formation and governance
Negotiate IP license agreements and intercompany Services Agreements
Coordinate financing transactions
Serve as a key legal advisor on strategic Maritime transactions
Coordinate with external counsel on specialized matters

Required qualifications

5+ years of combined experience in government contracts law and corporate/transactional law
Deep understanding of FAR/DFARS, contract vehicles, UCAs and definitization, FAR Part 12 vs. Part 15, flow-down requirements, and data rights
Demonstrated experience with entity formation, operating agreements, equity structures, IP licensing, or M&A transactions
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 experience at a shipbuilder, particularly involving large-scale programs, joint ventures, or corporate restructurings
Maritime, shipbuilding, or Jones Act experience
Experience with complex financing transactions, credit agreements, or real estate/lease transactions
An entrepreneurial mindset

Benefits

Highly competitive equity grants
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.