Legal Counsel

Who you are

• Anduril seeks an experienced and highly motivated Employment Counsel to add to its growing Legal Department
• Having a strong work ethic, a willingness to roll up your sleeves to dig into problems, and taking pride in being a trusted advisor are a must
• 5+ years of employment law experience practicing at a leading law firm and/or in-house at a large multi-national company
• Deep knowledge and understanding of applicable state and federal employment laws
• Significant comfort in advising on a variety of HR issues, either through law firm experience or in-house
• The judgment and initiative required to own multiple projects from end-to-end
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a service-first attitude
• Fast and effective writer for internal document creation (e.g., template, policies, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to think quick and manage shifting priorities
• U.S. Person status is required because the role requires access to export controlled information
• Licensed to practice law in CA, GA, or OH
• Wiling and able to meet daily in office requirement at assigned Anduril office
• Willing and able to travel 15% of time to the other Anduril offices, both domestic and international
• Combination of law firm and in-house experience
• Prior experience supporting an international workforce, including global mobility
• Experience with workplace safety regulations and compliance, including OSHA
• Experience with engineering, software, or other technology companies
• Experience supporting a large manufacturing/production workforce
• Experience with M&A and integrating newly acquired companies

What the job involves

• This attorney will be able to leverage their prior law firm and/or in-house experience to provide thoughtful and strategic employment guidance for a fast-paced company developing cutting edge defense technology
• Consistent with the rest of the members of Anduril’s Legal Department, you must be resourceful, creative, nimble, and eager to take ownership of complex matters
• Reporting into Anduril’s Associate General Counsel - Employment, this addition to the Employment Law Team will be a strategic partner to Anduril’s People Team and other stakeholders
• You’ll be tasked with providing expert legal advice and counseling on a wide range of employment issues across the organization and offer practical solutions that are aligned with business needs
• In order to succeed in this role, you must be able to think critically, exercise sound judgment in the face of competing interests, and act as a client-focused resource to a broad set of internal teams
• Provide legal advice and guidance on a wide range of employment issues including recruiting, hiring, termination, employee relations, wage and hour, workplace accommodations, employee benefits, compensation, immigration, and associated best practices
• Partner with the People Team and provide day-to-day support on discrete employee matters such as investigations into misconduct, performance management issues, and addressing potential conflicts-of-interest
• Support complex projects with cross-functional partners to enhance company-wide employment law compliance through development of protocols for programs such as conducting workplace audits and classification reviews
• Draft, review, and maintain global employment policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Prepare and revise a variety of employment agreements, both domestic and international, including but not limited to offer letters, contractor agreements, and vendor agreements
• Maintain self-service tools and employment-related resources in support of the People Team and other internal stakeholders, including relevant training materials
• Facilitate collection of data and preparation of state and federally-mandated employment reports such as EEO-1, California Pay Data, and OFCCP
• Review and evaluate HR platforms and provide guidance on features to enhance employee experience and compliance
• Assist in investigations and respond to inquiries or charges from state or federal agencies regarding employment-related claims or disputes
• Provide tactical support to outside counsel on all types of employment-related claims and litigation, ensuring alignment with the company’s broader legal strategies
• Work closely with specialized outside counsel to manage risk and ensure that internal partners receive effective, business-focused employment law support
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel in support of business needs and/or the Legal Department

Benefits

• Full Family Health Coverage
• 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for All Caregivers
• Family Planning & Support
• Incentivized Time Off
• Mental Health Resources
• Financial Planning
• Unlimited Provisions
• Professional Development