Anduril Industries · 1 month ago
M&A and Corporate Counsel
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$191K/yr - $253K/yr
4+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The M&A and Corporate Counsel will support legal aspects of M&A activities, financing transactions, and partnerships, while collaborating closely with Corporate Development and Finance teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Be a key member of Anduril’s dynamic Legal team
Provide legal guidance on M&A, financing, and other strategic transactions to our Corporate Development and Finance teams and other stakeholders
Conduct thorough legal due diligence on potential acquisition targets to identify and mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and support informed investment decisions
Assist in structuring M&A, financing, and other strategic transactions to optimize value, mitigate legal risks, and ensure alignment with Anduril’s strategic objectives
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of strategic agreements, including M&A agreements, equity financing agreements, joint venture agreements, partnering agreements, confidentiality agreements, debt agreements, licensing agreements, and various vendor and supply agreements
Oversee the organization and maintenance of legal documents related to M&A, financing, and other strategic transactions, ensuring accuracy and accessibility
Work closely with our Corporate Development and Finance teams, external legal advisors, and other stakeholders to drive M&A and other strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
JD from a top-tier accredited law school
4+ years of experience practicing law in a large national law firm's busy M&A practice
Experience with due diligence, deal negotiation, etc
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
Willing and able to work in Anduril's Costa Mesa, California office
Willing and able to travel at least 25% of time
Preferred
In-house experience preferred, not required
Experience with public and private company acquisitions
Venture financing experience is preferred
Experience with a variety of other non-M&A strategic transactions (e.g., commercial partnerships / alliances; joint ventures; project finance and debt financing; strategic supply transactions; co-development transactions; etc.)
Experience working with the Department of Defense or with defense companies
Licensed to practice law in CA or DC
Active security clearance
Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: 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.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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.
Mental Health Resources: 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.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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