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Saronic Technologies · 2 days ago

Counsel, Commercial Contracts (Supply Chain & Technology)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. The Commercial Contracts Counsel will serve as the company’s primary legal advisor for all supply-chain-related contracting matters, responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements that support the development of autonomous naval platforms.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Commercial Contract Review & Negotiation

Lead negotiation and drafting of a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, licensing and technology agreements, manufacturing services agreements, OEM/ODM arrangements, NDAs, and subcontractor terms

Coordinate with Legal team and internal stakeholders to execute strategies for contract risk, intellectual property rights, data rights, warranties, indemnities, limitation of liability, export controls, and product assurance

Supply Chain Legal Leadership

Serve as the primary legal partner to the Supply Chain and Operations teams

Review complex supply chain structures involving hardware, software, integrated systems, and naval vessel components

Advise on vendor qualification, product sourcing strategies, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) procurement, and flow-downs

Support mitigation of supply chain risks, including sole-source components, long-lead items, supplier financial health, and technology-control considerations

Process Standardization & Contract Systems

Establish and maintain a standardized contract review, approval, and documentation process that scales with rapid company growth

Develop playbooks, fallback positions, templates, clause libraries, and negotiation guidance for cross-functional partners

Implement or enhance contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools to drive efficiency, version control, and compliance

Promote organizational understanding of key contracting principles and company policies

Cross-Functional Counseling

Advise engineering, program management, procurement, and executive leadership on legal issues that arise in product development and naval vessel integration

Support resolution of contract disputes, supplier performance issues, regulatory inquiries, and claims

Qualification

Commercial contract negotiationGovernment contracting knowledgeSupply chain complianceSoftware licensing modelsContract lifecycle managementStakeholder managementProactive mindsetCommunicationNegotiation skills

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school; member in good standing of a U.S. state bar

10+ years of experience in commercial contract negotiation, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house roles

Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex supplier agreements, licensing terms, and technology development arrangements

Strong knowledge of government contracting flow-down requirements, FAR/DFARS standards, and supply chain compliance considerations

Familiarity with software licensing models, SaaS/on-prem hybrid architectures, and IP/data rights issues

Experience advising on maritime, naval, aerospace, or other hardware-intensive engineering programs

Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills

Preferred

Experience supporting manufacturing scale-up and production supply chains

Exposure to autonomous systems, robotics, or defense technology development

Prior work in a startup or high-growth company environment

Experience with contract lifecycle management systems and process-improvement initiatives

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Company

Saronic Technologies

Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.

Founded in 2022

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees