Hadrian · 2 days ago
Compliance Attorney
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$217K/yr - $270K/yr
8+ years expHadrian is a company focused on building autonomous factories for the aerospace and defense industries. They are seeking a Compliance Attorney to develop and manage compliance programs, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations while supporting cross-functional teams in product development and manufacturing.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as a key member of Hadrian’s fast-moving Legal team, providing proactive, practical legal and compliance support across the organization
Advise the Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) department and other cross-functional teams on regulatory requirements, enabling timely and compliant product development and manufacturing
Manage regulatory and compliance requirements for the development, deployment, and operation of Hadrian products to support customer success and business growth
Partner with Business Development, Proposal, and Engineering teams to help capture new opportunities, expand existing contracts, and ensure seamless program execution
Design, implement, and oversee company-wide compliance programs, policies, and frameworks that promote operational excellence and accountability
Counsel leadership and operations on compliance with U.S. and international laws, including ITAR, EAR, FCPA, export controls, and anti-corruption regulations
Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to maintain adherence to cybersecurity and export control standards (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC)
Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and investigations, identifying issues and driving effective mitigation plans
Manage and strengthen relationships with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and outside counsel on compliance, licensing, and enforcement matters
Build and sustain trusted partnerships with regulators and government offices critical to Hadrian’s ongoing success
Develop and deliver training programs to embed compliance awareness and accountability across the organization
Support due diligence and integration efforts for new partnerships, vendors, and programs
Handle a wide range of legal matters — including licensing, commercial agreements, IP, employment, and international expansion — serving as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external partners
Create and maintain reporting mechanisms to monitor compliance performance and ensure continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 4 years of experience managing FAR/DFARS supply chain compliance and certification processes (or equivalent experience under UK, Australian, or EU frameworks)
At least 4 years of hands-on experience with environmental compliance matters, including: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA/Superfund), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state permitting and regulatory procedures governing the construction, modification, operation, and decommissioning of manufacturing, testing, and industrial facilities
Experience supporting or managing environmental and toxic tort litigation
Working technical knowledge of unmanned and autonomous systems
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple, complex projects end-to-end — from supporting engineering teams through the export licensing lifecycle to resolving unexpected legal and compliance challenges in fast-paced defense or startup settings
Agile, curious, and eager to expand into new areas of law as business needs evolve, including intellectual property, litigation, financing, securities, compliance, and employment matters
Eligible for and capable of maintaining a DoD Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) security clearance
Active license to practice law in California, Arizona, or Washington, D.C., with willingness to work from Hadrian's offices in those locations
Willingness to travel up to 25% as required
J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership
8–12 years of legal or compliance experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or a related high-regulation sector
Deep knowledge of ITAR, EAR, FCPA, DFARS, and related compliance frameworks
Proven success building and managing compliance programs and investigations
Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
U.S. citizenship required (ITAR)
Benefits
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
401(k)
Relocation stipend for out-of-area hires
Flexible vacation policy
Company
Hadrian
Hadrian builds AI-powered automated factories that manufacture precision parts for defense, aerospace, and space industries.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$607.81MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceMorgan Stanley
2026-01-09Series Unknown· $131.31M
2025-07-17Series C· $110M
2025-07-17Debt Financing· $150M
Leadership Team
Chris Power
Founder & CEO
West Owens
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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