Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with federal agencies, primes, and subcontractors
• Advise the company on compliance with federal procurement rules and regulations
• Support regulatory strategy for AI, robotics, and safety-critical systems
• Develop and maintain internal compliance programs and policies
• Provide guidance on export controls, security requirements, and data handling
• Partner with engineering and product teams on safety, risk, and regulatory frameworks
• Manage government audits, compliance reviews, and legal risk assessments
• Coordinate with outside counsel when necessary
• Help build scalable legal and compliance infrastructure as the company grows
• Support immigration matters and global mobility as the team grows
• Oversee insurance coverage, claims, and overall risk management
• Advise on employee and people-related matters, policies, and investigations
• Lead intellectual property strategy, filings, protection, and licensing
• Negotiate and manage vendor, supplier, and commercial agreements
• Support corporate governance, board matters, and entity management

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited top-tier law school and active U.S. bar membership
• Experience with government contracting law and federal procurement
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, or related regulations
• Experience advising technology companies or startups is a plus
• Experience negotiating contracts with government agencies or primes

Nice to Have

• Experience with defense, aerospace, robotics, self-driving, or other related AI companies
• Familiarity with safety-critical systems or regulatory frameworks related to emerging technologies
• Experience with export controls (ITAR/EAR)
• Experience building compliance programs at a startup or scaling company
• Security clearance or experience working in cleared environments (not required)

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including base salary and bonus
Generous equity participation in company growth
Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen
EV charging
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)

US Salary Range: $190,000 - $255,000 USD