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Associate General Counsel, Cybersecurity

4 days, 9 hours ago
United States
Full-time
Lead
Legal Counsel
Legal
Cybersecurity Encryption Network Security
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Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology firm that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems for integrated awareness and security across land, sea, and air, utilizing its proprietary Lattice platform to enhance intelligence, su...

Aerospace & Defense
1K-5K
Founded 2017
$2200M raised
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Description

  • Serve as Anduril's primary legal expert on cybersecurity law and provide strategic counsel to executive leadership, the CISO, and business teams.
  • Advise on government contract cybersecurity requirements, including FAR/DFARS clauses, CMMC, NIST 800-171, and agency-specific security obligations.
  • Review, negotiate, and draft cybersecurity terms in government contracts, commercial agreements, teaming arrangements, and supplier contracts.
  • Design, implement, and improve the company's cybersecurity compliance program, policies, internal controls, playbooks, and templates.
  • Support CMMC assessments and certifications, including coordination with C3PAOs and review of security documentation such as SSPs and POA&Ms.
  • Lead the legal response to cybersecurity incidents, including notification analysis, forensic coordination, privilege management, and executive communications.
  • Partner with IT Security, Engineering, Product, Compliance, Contracts, and Business Development on cybersecurity-related issues and requirements.
  • Support cybersecurity due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic transactions.
  • Monitor emerging cybersecurity laws, regulations, executive orders, and agency guidance and assess their business impact.
  • Advise on cybersecurity risk management, including insurance coverage, third-party risks, and risk acceptance decisions.

Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • DC or CA Bar strongly preferred.
  • 8-12 years of legal experience with substantial focus on cybersecurity law.
  • Experience at a law firm, government agency, or in-house at a technology or defense company.
  • Deep knowledge of government contractor cybersecurity requirements, including FAR/DFARS, CMMC, NIST 800-171, and federal breach notification obligations.
  • Proven experience advising on cybersecurity compliance programs, incident response, and security-related investigations.
  • Experience negotiating cybersecurity terms in government and commercial agreements, including audit rights, liability allocation, and indemnification.
  • Strong understanding of information security concepts, including network security, encryption, access controls, threat intelligence, and security frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO 27001.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear legal advice.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong judgment and business acumen with a practical, solution-oriented approach.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to access to export-controlled information or facilities.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% to Anduril facilities, customer locations, and industry conferences.
  • Combination of law firm and in-house experience, especially as the primary cybersecurity legal owner, is preferred.
  • Experience with government cybersecurity audits, assessments, and investigations, such as DCMA DIBCAC reviews and CMMC assessments, is preferred.
  • Deep familiarity with the DoD cybersecurity ecosystem, including DIB programs, DCSA requirements, and DoD CIO guidance, is preferred.
  • Experience with cloud computing, SaaS, and AI/ML systems is preferred.
  • Background in incident response involving data breaches, ransomware events, or supply chain compromises is preferred.
  • Understanding of threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and SOC functions is preferred.
  • Cybersecurity or information security certifications such as CISSP, CIPP, or CISM, or willingness to obtain, is preferred.
  • Experience engaging regulators such as CISA, FBI, DoD Cyber Crime Center, or state attorneys general is preferred.
  • Experience with international operations and data transfers is preferred.
  • Pre-law school technical background or experience working with engineers and security practitioners is preferred.
  • Strong interest in defense technology and autonomous systems security is preferred.
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance that can be maintained is preferred.
  • Bilingual candidates are a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary of $220,000 to $292,000 USD.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Health, recovery, and future-focused employee support through the benefits program.

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