Deputy General Counsel

Torrance, California, United States. Posted 2 months ago

The role

The Deputy General Counsel reports to the General Counsel and serves as the legal department's second in command. This person will architect the legal function as the company grows and solve problems across legal disciplines with business partners.

What you will do

Serve as the legal department's second in command
Range across legal disciplines
Solve problems with non-lawyer partners throughout the business
Architect the legal function as Neros grows
Perform hands-on building tasks to serve Neros' goals

Required qualifications

JD
Membership in a state bar or the District of Columbia bar
At least 8 years of experience in government, biglaw, or a combination
Experience advising venture-backed companies
A practical, solution-oriented approach to practicing law
An ability to translate legal concepts to non-lawyer audiences
An ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
A desire to stock the arsenal of democracy and defend the West

Nice to have

Venture financing deals and M&A
In-house startup experience
Team sports experience

About the company

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base. They design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems.