Legal Counsel, Strategic Real Estate
Anduril
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.
ABOUT THE 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. You 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.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a real estate and construction attorney to join Anduril’s rapidly growing Legal team as our first dedicated real estate attorney. In this role you will be responsible for providing legal review and guidance on issues related to Anduril’s rapidly growing portfolio of real estate leases, property holdings, and construction projects. You will serve as the primary attorney for the strategic real estate and facilities teams within Anduril and partner with the teams to negotiate real estate transactions and construction contracts and ensure compliance with applicable laws and contractual requirements. You’ll also negotiate and ensure compliance with state and local tax incentives and act as the bridge between finance and operations teams to ensure Anduril receives the full benefits of its tax incentives. You will have a robust understanding of all forms of leases, real estate purchase and sale contracts, construction contracts (including AIA forms) and have the ability to draft and negotiate these documents in a rapid and efficient manner.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Be a key member of Anduril’s dynamic Legal team.
- Provide legal expertise on real estate transactions, construction projects, state and local incentives.
- Draft, negotiate, and review contracts for lease and sublease agreements, construction projects, and property acquisitions and dispositions.
- Manage legal due diligence for real estate deals and construction bids.
- Advise on dispute resolution related to real estate and construction matters.
- Ensure the company's real estate and construction activities comply with government defense contracting requirements.
- Establish frameworks, SOPs, templates, etc. and process improvements to help streamline reviews within exponential growth
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to real estate and construction.
- Engage with our compliance function to ensure compliance with environmental laws and zoning requirements.
- Support the resolution of disputes or litigations related to real estate issues.
- Partner with the strategic real estate team on contracts and negotiations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- JD degree from a top-tier accredited law school.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a lawyer with a focus on real estate and construction.
- Strong understanding of the legal aspects of real estate and construction contracts.
- 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.
- Ability to be a strong problem solver with skills that extend well beyond risk identification.
- Willing and able to work in Anduril’s Costa Mesa, California office.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.
- Licensed to practice law in the United States.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Defense companies, Robotics, Technology or other manufacturing heavy companies.
- Experience working at a start up or ability to establish templates and processes from scratch.
- 7-10 years experience as a lawyer with a focus on real estate and construction.
- Familiarity with land use and zoning regulations.
- In-house experience preferred, not required.
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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