Legal Counsel, Supply Chain

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Legal and Business Affairs : Legal : Legal

This role is for a Legal Counsel specializing in Supply Chain at Anduril, a defense technology company. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating procurement agreements, providing legal guidance on supply chain matters, and ensuring compliance with government contracting regulations (FAR, DFARS). The position requires a Juris Doctor degree and experience in transactional supply chain law.

What you'd actually do

  1. Be an active and integral member of Anduril’s dynamic Legal team, providing critical legal support to the supply chain organization.
  2. Skillfully draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of transactional agreements including purchase orders (POs), statements of work (SOWs), master service agreements (MSAs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and other essential supplier and vendor contracts, ensuring rapid and compliant execution.
  3. Actively partner with and empower the supply chain, quality, and operations teams, by providing practical training, developing user-friendly playbooks, templates, and self-service tools, enabling them to confidently navigate day-to-day contracting and compliance.
  4. Drive efficiency by establishing, refining, and implementing legal frameworks, SOPs, and process improvements to streamline reviews and support exponential growth, often leveraging technology.
  5. Ensure strict compliance with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to supply chain management, including all FAR and DFARS contractual flowdowns, certifications, and other government contracting requirements.

Skills

Required

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top-tier accredited law school
  • Admission to at least one state bar in good standing
  • 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong emphasis on supply chain, procurement, and commercial contracting
  • Experience with government contracting regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS)
  • Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and project management skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of work under tight deadlines
  • Strong understanding of legal principles related to supply chain management, logistics, and international trade

Nice to have

  • Experience in the defense industry or with defense technology companies
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity, export controls, and customs regulations
  • Experience with technology-enabled legal solutions and process improvement

What the JD emphasized

  • high volume
  • fast-paced
  • rapidly develop
  • rapid and compliant execution
  • rapid-fire legal guidance
  • quick, compliant, and impactful business operations
  • exponential growth
  • strict compliance
  • proactive guidance
  • proactive supply chain compliance strategies