Associate General Counsel, PolicyActive$356K
The opportunity
We are looking for an Associate General Counsel - Policy to join our rapidly growing Legal Team in Washington, DC to lead Anduril's federal and state policy initiatives across defense technology, procurement reform, cybersecurity, manufacturing, export controls, and AI…
What you'll do
Be a key member of Anduril’s small, dynamic Legal Team.
Policy Strategy & Development
Serve as a strategy leader on defense procurement reform, FAR/DFARS: modernization, software acquisition pathways, data rights frameworks, and contract vehicle innovation (e.g., OTAs, CSO authorities)
Develop proactive and forward-looking advocacy positions on emerging policy: issues including AI regulation, cybersecurity requirements (CMMC, supply chain security), export control reform (ITAR/EAR), advanced manufacturing incentives, and dual-use technology frameworks
Maintain insight into the priorities of Congress, DoD, DHS, DoE, and other: federal/state agencies to anticipate emerging risks and opportunities that affect Anduril's business
Combine deep policy expertise with a practical sense of what's possible to: ensure advocacy efforts yield tangible results for the company
What they're looking for
- Pre-law school professional experience in defense, technology, or government sectors
- Combination of law firm, in-house, and/or government experience (Congressional staff, DoD, regulatory agency)
- Experience working directly with government officials on policy development or implementation
- Familiarity with emerging issues in AI regulation, cybersecurity frameworks: (CMMC, NIST 800-171), export controls (ITAR/EAR), and digital technology regulation as they relate to defense systems
- Experience with engineering, software, autonomous systems, or other advanced technology
- Strong interest in the law and policy of defense acquisitions with informed: opinions about what is right or wrong in the field and creative ideas about how to fix it
- Previous experience engaging with media or preparing executives for public speaking on policy matters
- The ability and grit to operate independently within a rapidly evolving startup environment
