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Anduril Industries · 14 hours ago

Legal Counsel, Strategic Real Estate

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$191K/yr - $253K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a real estate and construction attorney to provide legal review and guidance on real estate leases, property holdings, and construction projects, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

JD degreeReal estate lawConstruction lawContract negotiationRisk analysisAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem solvingProject management

Required

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

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

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.