Legal Counsel, Compliance

As the Legal Counsel, Compliance at Anduril Industries, your daily responsibilities encompass ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and health regulations while working closely with the ES&H department. You'll navigate complex regulatory issues, manage relationships with government agencies, and provide legal support across various business functions, including contract negotiations and international expansions.

To qualify for the Legal Counsel, Compliance role at Anduril Industries, candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of experience with FAR/DFARS supply chain compliance, extensive knowledge of federal environmental laws, and the ability to manage complex legal issues across multiple jurisdictions. A law license in California, Ohio, or Washington D.C., and the capability to obtain a DoD security clearance are also essential.

The Legal Counsel, Compliance plays a pivotal role in supporting Anduril Industries' mission by ensuring that all legal aspects of product development and deployment adhere to strict compliance standards. By effectively managing regulatory challenges, you help facilitate the successful integration of advanced technologies, empowering our military and allied operations.

Candidates for the Legal Counsel, Compliance position at Anduril are ideally equipped with expertise in environmental compliance, cybersecurity law, and information security regulations. While extensive experience in all these areas is not mandatory, a willingness to learn and adapt to various legal challenges is crucial for success in this fast-paced environment.

At Anduril Industries, the Legal Counsel, Compliance position offers numerous opportunities for professional growth. You will engage in diverse legal matters, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and take ownership of significant projects that align with your interests in defense technology, paving the way for future leadership roles within the organization.

When answering this question, highlight specific instances where you've navigated FAR/DFARS compliance in your previous roles. Discuss any certifications or projects that demonstrate your understanding of these regulations and how you ensured your organization's adherence.

To effectively manage compliance-related risks, share a structured approach that includes risk assessment, proactive monitoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Emphasize the importance of staying updated on laws and regulations and being responsive to any changes.

Describe your strategies for staying updated on environmental law changes, such as subscribing to industry newsletters, attending relevant workshops, or participating in professional organizations. Highlight how your proactive approach has benefited your past employers.

Provide a detailed account of a compliance issue you faced, your approach to resolving it, and the outcome. Focus on your analytical skills, ability to collaborate with stakeholders, and the impact your resolution had on the organization.

Explain your negotiation strategy for compliance-related contracts, focusing on clarity, transparency, and stakeholder communication. Discuss a successful negotiation example where you balanced legal compliance with organizational interests.

Mention specific compliance management tools you’ve used in the past, such as document management systems or project tracking software. Highlight how these tools helped streamline processes and maintain compliance effectively.

Discuss the critical role ethics play in compliance and your responsibility to promote an ethical culture. Share examples of initiatives you've implemented or participated in to raise awareness of ethical compliance within your previous organizations.

Outline your time management techniques for prioritizing tasks effectively, such as assessing project deadlines, compliance requirements, and resource availability. Provide an example of how this approach led to successful project outcomes.

Describe your step-by-step approach to addressing compliance violations, including immediate response actions, communication with stakeholders, and long-term corrective measures. Emphasize the importance of transparency and a focus on compliance improvement.

Share your passion for working in compliance, especially in the aerospace and defense sector, and how it aligns with your personal values. Discuss any specific experiences that deepened your interest in this dynamic field, especially related to safety, innovation, and national security.