Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
We are seeking a Director of Legal Operations to lead and optimize our team of Legal Operations Associates. The individual will report to the GC and work with the legal teams (which include Compliance, Deals, Employment, and Corporate) and key stakeholders to help project manage and drive process initiatives and gather, analyze, and present data to identify areas for improvement. This individual will work closely with lead attorneys and the executive team to identify and implement on operational efficiency strategies. This individual will also work as an individual contributor to help action the substantive legal workflows owned by the Legal Operations Associates.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Work with the GC and key stakeholders to help design a strategic roadmap that addresses process streamlining, technology adoption, and cross-group collaboration effectiveness. Set priorities and allocate resources in alignment with corporate objectives and the strategic plan.
- Define and drive strategic and operational initiatives and identify areas for operational improvement from ideation to completion; this includes collaborating with Legal Team Leads and key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, assumptions, dependencies, risks, value proposition/rationale, and develop and manage project plans.
- Project and program management, including initiatives coordination, templates, standards, and ways of working, project and change management, and efficiency findings and expertise.
- Outside counsel administration and billing coordination, internal reporting, technology administration and support, office and facilities management, subscriptions and memberships, and legal administration management.
- Gather, analyze and report on data to support the management of the legal org including, but not limited to, department metrics (such as legal spend) and department budget,
- Develop and maintain process guidelines, templates, workflows and training for the departments and business partners to drive adoption of department procedures, practices and technology systems/tools. Ensure all departmental processes and procedures are documented and reviewed periodically.
- Strong knowledge of the legal space, legal technology, operational best-practices, and high degree of business insight (including financials and business intelligence and navigating workplace culture at senior levels).
- Provide strong leadership and guidance to a team of legal operations associates. Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and capabilities and build strong cross-functional relationships with managers across the company.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- College degree or equivalent experience; JD and/or MBA preferred
- Typically has 15+ years operations experience
- 8+ years project operations and management experience in a corporate legal division or law firm setting
- Prior experience developing playbooks, training materials and policies
- Demonstrated ability to independently drive projects forward by learning project subject matter and gaining the support needed from various stakeholders and a proven track record of collaborating across groups
- Prior experience in implementing technology solutions
- Demonstrated and effective analytical and problem solving skills and ability to escalate issues needing attention
- Demonstrated track record of skillful communications and effective business writing and presentation skills
- Experience with SharePoint preferred
- U.S. Person status is required because the role requires access to export controlled information
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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
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.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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