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Hadrian · 10 hours ago

Deputy General Counsel

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$270K/yr - $320K/yr

10+ years exp

Hadrian is a company focused on building autonomous factories for the aerospace and defense industries. They are seeking a Deputy General Counsel to act as a legal and strategic advisor, overseeing contracts, compliance, and regulatory operations while working closely with leadership and various teams to manage high-value contracts and mitigate legal risks.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee Hadrian’s contracting and legal operations across all business units, ensuring consistency, compliance, and strategic alignment

Lead the development and negotiation of complex, multi-year technology and manufacturing contracts, including Department of Defense and aerospace programs

Provide expert guidance on federal procurement, data rights, and pricing strategies to support growth, program execution, and new contract opportunities

Manage the full lifecycle of contracts — from capture and proposal through execution, compliance, and renewal — ensuring risk is identified and mitigated early

Advise senior leadership on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, export controls, and employment matters

Establish and manage high-trust relationships with Government Contracting Officers, regulators, and industry partners to enable long-term success in the defense and manufacturing sectors

Support development and implementation of company-wide compliance frameworks, policies, and training programs

Collaborate with cross-functional leaders on strategic initiatives, M&A, financing, and international expansion

Represent the legal function with internal and external stakeholders, including outside counsel, investors, and government agencies

Qualification

J.D. from accredited law school10+ years legal experienceFAR/DFARSContractingCompliance leadershipCorporate governance advisingCommunication skillsRisk management programsStrategic initiatives collaborationNegotiation skills