Legal Operations Associate

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE TEAM The Legal Operations team is responsible for optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Legal Department at Anduril and works cross-functionally to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, implement best practices and support regulatory compliance efforts. With the overarching aim of supporting the Company’s overall strategic goals, the Legal Operations team acts as a bridge between legal, the Company’s business units, and outside counsel. ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for a Legal Operations Associate / Paralegal (non-lawyer position) to join our rapidly growing team in Orange County, California or Washington DC. In this role, you will be responsible for providing extensive paralegal, operational, and administrative support in a fast-paced environment to our multi-disciplinary team. You will help support and lead contracts negotiation, knowledge management, document retention and management, process implementation and optimization, and special projects. This will require skills in legal research, drafting and editing, document management, project management and regulatory compliance. If you are someone who is scrappy, adaptable, loves to learn, and detail-oriented then this role is for you. WHAT YOU’LL DO Triage and provide frontline support for requests from the Company to the legal department Prepare and maintain records and documentation, such as business licenses, construction contracts, leases, letters of intent, waivers, and notices. Draft, review and redline contracts, e.g., NDAs, SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, engagement letters, teaming agreements, leases, MOUs, AIA agreements, etc. Be a partner to the lawyers on the team with respect to data requests, research, organizational filing and general project management Coordinate electronic signatures and manage our Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool and contract records Support legal tech execution, such as administering our CLM, invoicing, matter management, or AI tools Identify opportunities to improve processes, share best practices, improve efficiency with the legal department, and increase scalability Help Strategic Real Estate, Core Ops, Construction and other departments to streamline their legal needs and provide them with tools so they can help themselves with repeatable legal requests Oversee and lead various significant, material projects which will have significant impact on the company’s business, working with amorphous direction and tasking Assist in the development of lightweight workflows to keep the company organized and efficient REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS At least 2 years of relevant experience Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate Strong written and verbal communications skills and excellent attention to detail and accuracy Proficiency in productivity tools AirTable, Asana, Slack, DocuSign, Adobe, Jira, and Salesforce Proficiency in management tools such as LeaseHarbor, CT Corp HCue, CLM, and Oracle ERP The ability to build strong relationships within the team and cross-functionally, including Real Estate, Construction, Procurement, Finance, and Growth/Business Development Experience in supporting small and large-scale projects from inception to execution Solutions oriented, experience developing and streamlining processes and creating efficiencies Self-starter who is able to identify areas where they can assist; you’re able to work with autonomy and are eager to make an impact on an organization Willing to wear multiple hats with shifting priorities and work on projects of all types, big and small Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills A positive, team player attitude, good judgment, and eagerness to help others PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Interested in national security and changing the landscape of defense contracting Experience with startup, defense, and/or in-house at a high-growth company strongly preferred Familiar with estoppels, notarizations, apostilles, and more Experience with and knowledge of permitting, business licenses, and specialized licensing At least 2 years’ experience at a nationally recognized law firm or in house strongly preferred US Salary Range $86,000 - $114,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .

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