Legal Operations Associate at Andurilindustries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM The Legal Operations team is responsible for optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Legal Department at Anduril and works cross-functionally to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, implement best practices and support regulatory compliance efforts. With the overarching aim of supporting the Company’s overall strategic goals, the Legal Operations team acts as a bridge between legal, the Company’s business units, and outside counsel. ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for a Legal Operations Associate / Paralegal (non-lawyer position) to join our rapidly growing team in Orange County, California or Washington DC. In this role, you will be responsible for providing extensive paralegal, operational, and administrative support in a fast-paced environment to our multi-disciplinary team. You will help support and lead contracts negotiation, knowledge management, document retention and management, process implementation and optimization, and special projects. This will require skills in legal research, drafting and editing, document management, project management and regulatory compliance. If you are someone who is scrappy, adaptable, loves to learn, and detail-oriented then this role is for you. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Triage and provide frontline support for requests from the Company to the legal department • Prepare and maintain records and documentation, such as contracts, leases, letters of intent, waivers, and notices. • Draft, review and redline contracts, e.g., NDAs, SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, engagement letters, teaming agreements, leases, etc. • Be a partner to the lawyers on the team with respect to data requests, research, organizational filing and general project management • Coordinate electronic signatures and manage our Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool and contract records • Support legal tech implementations, such as CLM, e-billing, matter management, or AI tools • Identify opportunities to improve processes, share best practices, improve efficiency with the legal department, and increase scalability • Help other departments in the company to streamline their legal needs and provide them with tools so they can help themselves with repeatable legal requests • Oversee and lead various significant, material projects which will have significant impact on the company’s business, working with amorphous direction and tasking • Assist in the development of lightweight workflows to keep the company organized and efficient REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • At least 4 years of relevant experience • Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate • Strong written and verbal communications skills and excellent attention to detail and accuracy • Proficiency in productivity tools AirTable, Asana, Slack, DocuSign, Adobe, Jira, and Salesforce • Proficiency in management tools such as LeaseHarbor, CT Corp HCue, and Oracle ERP • The ability to build strong relationships within the team and cross-functionally, including Real Estate, Procurement, Finance, and Growth/Business Development • Proven experience in project management to lead small and large-scale projects from inception to execution • Solutions oriented, experience developing and streamlining processes and creating efficiencies • Self-starter who is able to identify areas where they can assist; you’re able to work with autonomy and are eager to make an impact on an organization • Willing to wear multiple hats with shifting priorities and work on projects of all types, big and small • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills • A positive, team player attitude, good judgment, and eagerness to help others • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Interested in national security and changing the landscape of defense contracting • At least 2 years’ experience with startup, defense, and/or in-house at a high-growth company strongly preferred • At least 2 years’ experience at a nationally recognized law firm strongly preferred US Salary Range$113,000—$149,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional 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 • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 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