Director, Legal Compliance
Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
Associate General Counsel, Legal ComplianceAnduril 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.Costa
Mesa, CA OR Washington, DCAnduril's Legal Team seeks an Associate
General Counsel, Compliance with a focus on the full spectrum of
cUAS, AI, and robotics regulatory issues. This includes providing
legal oversight to product development, giving legal guidance to
existing business areas, and crafting legal and business
strategies. The Legal Team partners closely with customers, outside
counsel, and business partners across the organization to support
business development and day-to-day legal operations.Anduril is a
fast-growing company at the early stages of growth. Members of
Anduril's Legal Team must be resourceful, creative, and eager to
take ownership of complex matters. The AGC, Compliance role will
require creativity and resourcefulness to navigate the US
Government's broad set of compliance laws and regulations, with a
singular focus on helping Anduril deploy its path-making technology
into operational settings for the United States and its allies. In
addition to managing aviation, spectrum, and export control
compliance, you will work on all other aspects of Anduril's
business, from negotiating license and services agreements,
facilitating the supply chain, advising on product development, to
international expansion. Experience across all of these areas is
not expected, but a willingness to learn and adapt is.The AGC,
Compliance will be expected to take responsibility for significant,
material projects that will have a significant impact on the
company's business as well as larger process and strategic planning
for the Compliance team. Anduril is growing from a tech startup to
a manufacturing powerhouse, and the AGC will play a critical role
in scaling our operations. Our team is passionate about the law and
policy of defense technology, and you should have an independent
interest in the key issues in this field. Anduril fosters a
diverse, collaborative culture with tremendous opportunities for
ownership and professional growth.WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Report to the GC to provide support and oversight over
programmatic, helping to develop and implement compliance programs
and procedures to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations,
and industry standards.
- Ensure process scale with the company alongside the other
domain-specific Compliance attorneys while helping the Compliance
team keep the impact on engineering teams to a minimum and
optimizing on speed to market.
- Drive customer growth by managing the regulatory requirements
to develop, deploy, and operate Anduril products. Use your
expertise in compliance to help the Business Development, Proposal,
and Engineering Teams efficiently capture new contracts, grow
existing contracts, and ensure timely and uninterrupted
performance. Assist in the strategy development for new
business.
- Manage relationships with Government regulatory agencies.
High-trust professional relationships with Government regulatory
offices are critical to Anduril's continued success, and you will
be called upon to develop and foster these relationships throughout
your tenure.
- Work on all legal aspects of Anduril's business, from
negotiating license and services agreements, facilitating the
supply chain, advising on product development, to international
expansion. You will represent the legal team in relationships with
outside counsel, vendors, engineers, executives, customers, and
regulators.
- Represent the company in regulatory inquiries, audits, and
investigations, ensuring timely and appropriate responses to
regulatory authorities.
- Represent the GC and other compliance attorneys within the
company to expand the Compliance team's ability to provide
in-person guidance and support across a variety of compliance
issues.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience with export controls, including
jurisdiction and classification analysis and license applications
for both the EAR and ITAR (or UK or EU equivalents).
- 5+ years of experience with spectrum management laws and
regulations (US, UK, or EU).
- 5+ years of experience with aviation laws and regulations (US,
UK, or EU).
- In-house experience at a defense contractor (either as in-house
attorney, on secondment, or as a monitor or equivalent).
- The judgment and initiative required to own multiple projects
from end-to-end, whether guiding engineering teams through the
lifecycle of an export license or handling unexpected legal issues
that may arise in defense or start-up companies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven
track record of managing complex legal matters and providing
strategic advice to senior management.
- Quick learner and able to contribute to the broader start-up
legal function, including topics that may be completely new to you:
everything from IP and litigation to financing, securities,
compliance, and employment law.
- Licensed to practice law in CA or DC.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret and Special
Access Program (SAP) security clearances.
- Willing and able to work in Anduril's CA or DC office.
- Willing and able to travel at least 15% of time.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS
- Pre-law school professional experience.
- Combination of law-firm and in-house/government
experience.
- Experience working with the Department of Defense while in
private practice.
- Experience with engineering, software, or other
technology.
- An interest in the law and policy of AI, UAV, spectrum, and
trade control.
- Engineering background in the software, mechanical, or
electrical engineering fields.
- Engineering background, particularly in the electronics, radar,
or radio spaces.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 top tier
platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered
by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
- 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.
- 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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