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 centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils 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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril seeks an experienced and highly motivated Employment Counsel to add to its growing Legal Department. This attorney will be able to leverage their prior law firm and/or in-house experience to provide thoughtful and strategic employment guidance for a fast-paced company developing cutting edge defense technology. Consistent with the rest of the members of Andurils Legal Department, you must be resourceful, creative, nimble, and eager to take ownership of complex matters.

ABOUT THE JOB

Reporting into Andurils Associate General Counsel - Employment, this addition to the Employment Law Team will be a strategic partner to Andurils People Team and other stakeholders. Youll be tasked with providing expert legal advice and counseling on a wide range of employment issues across the organization and offer practical solutions that are aligned with business needs. In order to succeed in this role, you must be able to think critically, exercise sound judgment in the face of competing interests, and act as a client-focused resource to a broad set of internal teams. Having a strong work ethic, a willingness to roll up your sleeves to dig into problems, and taking pride in being a trusted advisor are a must.

WHAT YOULL DO

Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of employment issues including recruiting, hiring, termination, employee relations, wage and hour, workplace accommodations, employee benefits, compensation, immigration, and associated best practices.
Partner with the People Team and provide day-to-day support on discrete employee matters such as investigations into misconduct, performance management issues, and addressing potential conflicts-of-interest.
Support complex projects with cross-functional partners to enhance company-wide employment law compliance through development of protocols for programs such as conducting workplace audits and classification reviews.
Draft, review, and maintain global employment policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Prepare and revise a variety of employment agreements, both domestic and international, including but not limited to offer letters, contractor agreements, and vendor agreements.
Maintain self-service tools and employment-related resources in support of the People Team and other internal stakeholders, including relevant training materials.
Facilitate collection of data and preparation of state and federally-mandated employment reports such as EEO-1, California Pay Data, and OFCCP.
Review and evaluate HR platforms and provide guidance on features to enhance employee experience and compliance.
Assist in investigations and respond to inquiries or charges from state or federal agencies regarding employment-related claims or disputes.
Provide tactical support to outside counsel on all types of employment-related claims and litigation, ensuring alignment with the companys broader legal strategies.
Work closely with specialized outside counsel to manage risk and ensure that internal partners receive effective, business-focused employment law support.
Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel in support of business needs and/or the Legal Department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of employment law experience practicing at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a large multi-national company
Deep knowledge and understanding of applicable state and federal employment laws
Significant comfort in advising on a variety of HR issues, either through law firm experience or in-house
The judgment and initiative required to own multiple projects from end-to-end
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a service-first attitude
Fast and effective writer for internal document creation (e.g., template, policies, etc.)
Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to think quick and manage shifting priorities
U.S. Person status is required because the role requires access to export controlled information
Licensed to practice law in CA, GA, or OH
Wiling and able to meet daily in office requirement at assigned Anduril office
Willing and able to travel 15% of time to the other Anduril offices, both domestic and international

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Combination of law firm and in-house experience
Prior experience supporting an international workforce, including global mobility
Experience with workplace safety regulations and compliance, including OSHA
Experience with engineering, software, or other technology companies
Experience supporting a large manufacturing/production workforce
Experience with M&A and integrating newly acquired companies

US Salary Range

$210,000—$275,000 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

Legal Counsel, Employment

Anduril

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