Senior Counsel, Regulatory

Saronic Technologies · San Diego, CA · 1 wk ago

On-siteLegalFull-time

Job Overview

Saronic Technologies is hiring a Senior Counsel to support regulatory and litigation efforts, as well as legislative and policy engagement. The role is not a traditional in-house position but requires strong legal judgment, political fluency, and the ability to manage high-stakes matters.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Strategy
- Partner with the Head of Regulatory & Litigation on national and international regulatory matters affecting Saronic.
- Engage with agencies and develop comments, filings, and advocacy strategies on regulations material to the company.
Litigation Support
- Support the company's litigation portfolio, working alongside outside counsel on case strategy, briefing, and dispositive motions.
- Leverage appellate and complex litigation experience to drive disciplined, high-quality work product on the matters that matter most.
Legislative and Policy Engagement
- Serve as Saronic’s principal legal lead for federal legislative engagement, working directly with members of Congress, committee staff, and the executive branch on issues affecting unmanned maritime systems, defense acquisition, and national security.
- Draft and analyze legislative proposals, amendments, report language, and statutory provisions relevant to Saronic's business — including the NDAA process, appropriations, and authorization legislation.
- Build and maintain relationships across the Senate and House, particularly on the Armed Services, Judiciary, Homeland Security, Intelligence, and Appropriations Committees.
- Advises senior leadership on legislative risk, opportunity, and strategy.
Cross-Functional Counsel
- Advise business leaders on the intersection of law, policy, and strategy across product, government affairs, and corporate functions.
- Help build the legal infrastructure of a fast-scaling defense technology company.

Qualifications

8+ years of combined legal experience involving litigation and regulatory advice (government, military, in-house, or top-tier law firm).
Juris Doctor and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
Substantive Senate or House committee experience, ideally including work on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Homeland Security, or Intelligence Committees, with a track record of moving legislation and shaping policy.
Demonstrated interest in or experience with national security, defense, or law enforcement matters.
Excellent written and oral advocacy; ability to operate with senior policymakers and senior executives with equal credibility.
Sound judgment, low ego, high ownership, and the temperament to thrive in a fast-moving, mission-driven company.

Prioritization

Prioritize military acquisition regulation, export controls, and cross-cutting national security regulatory issues.
Engage with agencies to develop comments, filings, and advocacy strategies on regulations material to the company.
Support the company's litigation portfolio, working alongside outside counsel on case strategy, briefing, and dispositive motions.
Work directly with members of Congress, committee staff, and the executive branch on issues affecting unmanned maritime systems, defense acquisition, and national security.
Build and maintain relationships across the Senate and House, particularly on the Armed Services, Judiciary, Homeland Security, Intelligence, and Appropriations Committees.
Advises senior leadership on legislative risk, opportunity, and strategy.
Advise business leaders on the intersection of law, policy, and strategy across product, government affairs, and corporate functions.
Help build the legal infrastructure of a fast-scaling defense technology company.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior military service or other national security experience.
Experience with defense acquisition, export controls, or CFIUS.
Existing relationships across relevant congressional committees and executive branch agencies.
Familiarity with autonomous systems, unmanned maritime vehicles, dual-use technology, or defense innovation.
Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or higher); TS/SCI strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Occasional standing and walking within the office.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.
Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required, including occasional shipboard visits and deployments to operational environments.

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services.
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care.
Generous PTO and Holidays.
Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.
Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
Retail 401(k) plan with company match.
Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success.
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.
Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline.

Additional Perks

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.
Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline.

Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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