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 realtime, 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 JOB
Anduril’s Legal team is seeking an experienced M&A and Corporate Counsel to join our team. In this role you will support legal aspects of Anduril’s M&A activities, our equity and debt financing transactions, as well as other strategic investment and partnership activities. You will partner closely with our Corporate Development and Finance teams as well the broader Legal team, on a wide range of matters, including assisting with negotiating acquisition and financing transactions, conducting and managing the due diligence process on such deals, and coordinating and driving an efficient closing for such deals. You will also provide general corporate support and assist in managing vendor, partner and other commercial transactions for the Legal team.
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. The M&A and Corporate Counsel 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.
- Provide legal guidance on M&A and financing matters to our Corporate Development and Finance teams and other stakeholders.
- Conduct thorough legal due diligence on potential acquisition targets to identify and mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and support informed investment decisions.
- Assist in structuring M&A and financing transactions to optimize value, mitigate legal risks, and ensure alignment with Anduril’s strategic objectives.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and finance agreements, including partnering agreements, purchase agreements, confidentiality agreements, debt agreements, licensing agreements, and various vendor and supply agreements.
- Oversee the organization and maintenance of legal documents related to M&A and financing transactions, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Work closely with our Corporate Development and Finance teams, external legal advisors, and other stakeholders to drive M&A initiatives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- JD from a top-tier accredited law school
- 4+ years of experience practicing law in a large national law firm’s busy M&A practice
- Experience with due diligence, deal negotiation, etc.
- 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
- Willing and able to work in Anduril’s Costa Mesa, California office
- Willing and able to travel at least 25% of time
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with public company acquisitions
- Financing experience is preferred
- In-house experience preferred, not required
- Experience working with the Department of Defense or with Defense companies
- Licensed to practice law in CA or DC
- Active security clearance
US Salary Range
$170,000—$255,000 USD
The 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.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- 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 (eg, 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)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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