Senior Associate, Legal Operations - IPPosted today$171K

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…

What you'll do

• Build and scale Anduril's IP operations, establishing foundational processes,: systems, and workflows for patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution and management.

• Partner closely with in-house IP counsel to carry out the execution of: company-wide IP portfolio strategy and asset management aligned with core business objectives.

• Manage the company-side administrative programs supporting IP prosecution —: including invention disclosure intake, inventorship verification, assignments, declarations, and formal document execution in coordination with outside counsel.

• Conduct trademark clearance searches, monitoring, and brand enforcement workflows.

• Drive accountability for IP document review, docketing, and processing across: the asset lifecycle; evaluate incoming IP filings and correspondence to determine next steps, validate accuracy, and escalate substantive legal issues to in-house counsel.

• Prepare and organize IP portfolio reports and metrics for business line leads and key stakeholders.

What they're looking for

• Passion for national security and transforming the landscape of defense technology innovation.
• Experience in high-growth technology companies, particularly in defense,: aerospace, robotics, or autonomous systems.
• At least 3 years’ experience at a nationally recognized IP law firm in patent: prosecution or trademark practice.
• Familiarity with international filing strategies (PCT, Madrid Protocol, direct foreign prosecution).
• Experience with IP analytics, portfolio benchmarking tools, or docketing automation integrations.