Legal Counsel, Construction

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is a fast-growing company. Consistent with this fast growth members of Andurils Legal team must be resourceful creative and eager to take ownership of complex matters demonstrating a relentless drive to move projects forward at pace. You will require excellent negotiating and project management skills to coordinate and efficiently close complex transactions on aggressive timelines with a singular focus on helping Anduril deploy its path-making technology into operational settings for the United States and its allies.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a highly experienced Construction Legal Counsel to join Andurils rapidly growing Legal team. This critical role will serve as the primary legal expert for our strategic real estate facilities and project management teams focusing specifically on all aspects of construction law from the perspective of an owner/developer/tenant. As Anduril rapidly expands its footprint with new manufacturing facilities R&D labs test sites and office spaces you will be instrumental in negotiating and managing construction agreements with general contractors design professionals and other project stakeholders ensuring our facilities are built swiftly efficiently and with minimal friction.

A robust understanding of industry-standard construction contract forms particularly AIA (American Institute of Architects) document families and ConsensusDocs is essential. You will leverage your expertise to draft review and negotiate complex construction agreements manage legal risks advise on project delivery methods and provide pragmatic guidance throughout the project lifecycle to ensure our facilities are built efficiently and effectively. You will also play a key role in ensuring our construction activities comply with applicable laws including defense contracting requirements where relevant.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Serve as a key member of Andurils dynamic Legal team providing specialized expertise in construction law.
• Draft negotiate and review a broad range of construction-related agreements from an owner/tenant perspective including:
• Owner-General Contractor agreements (e.g. Design-Bid-Build Design-Build Construction Management at Risk).
• Design professional agreements (architects engineers).
• Consultant contracts (e.g. environmental geotechnical project management).
• Subcontractor agreements (as necessary when acting as a general contractor or managing specific scopes).
• Performance and payment bonds guarantees and lien waivers.
• Project-specific insurance requirements and riders.
• Provide expert legal advice and strategic guidance to our strategic real estate facilities and project management teams on all phases of construction projects from procurement and contracting to project close-out always seeking to accelerate timelines and overcome obstacles.
• Represent Anduril in negotiations with general contractors subcontractors architects engineers and other project stakeholders ensuring optimal terms and risk allocation for the company as an owner/tenant.
• Manage and advise on construction claims disputes delays defects warranty issues and payment disputes including strategizing on resolution settlement and potential litigation or arbitration with a bias for swift and decisive action.
• Develop standardize and maintain internal construction contract templates playbooks and processes to enhance efficiency consistency and risk management across Andurils projects actively seeking out and implementing technological solutions.
• Ensure the companys construction activities comply with applicable federal state and local construction laws building codes licensing requirements and specifically government defense contracting requirements where applicable.
• Engage with our compliance function to ensure adherence to environmental laws and zoning requirements relevant to construction and facility operations.
• Conduct legal due diligence for construction-related aspects of potential property acquisitions major leases or project financings.
• Collaborate closely with internal business units to understand project goals mitigate risks and provide practical business-oriented legal solutions that drive project success often requiring proactive engagement and thinking beyond the immediate task.
• Advise on the legal implications of project schedules budgets and quality control.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top-tier accredited law school.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience practicing construction law with a significant focus on representing owners developers or sophisticated tenants in commercial industrial or high-tech construction projects.
• Active membership in good standing with the bar in at least one U.S. state with the ability to become authorized to practice in California (e.g. through California Bar membership or California Registered In-House Counsel status).
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting negotiating and interpreting common construction contract forms including comprehensive knowledge of AIA (American Institute of Architects) document families (e.g. A101 A201 B101 C401) and ConsensusDocs.
• Strong understanding of various construction project delivery methods (e.g. Design-Bid-Build Design-Build CM at Risk GMP).
• Proven ability to thrive in a high-volume rapidly evolving environment expertly juggling a substantial portfolio of diverse projects and driving them to completion with urgency and precision.
• Demonstrated capacity to go above and beyond anticipating needs proactively identifying solutions and taking initiative to overcome obstacles to ensure project momentum.
• Proven ability to provide clear pragmatic and business-focused legal advice to executive leadership and project teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional negotiation drafting and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• High level of proficiency with legal research platforms contract lifecycle management systems and other collaboration/project management software. Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and leverage IT solutions for legal workflow optimization and efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and within tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Willing and able to work in Andurils Costa Mesa California office full-time. Our team thrives on in-person collaboration so remote/hybrid is not available.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior in-house legal experience within a real estate development firm a company with significant capital expenditures for facility build-outs or a technology/manufacturing company with a large real estate portfolio.
• Experience with government construction contracting regulations and nuances.
• Familiarity with construction litigation arbitration and mediation processes.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and zoning regulations as they pertain to large-scale construction and development.
• Experience working at a start-up or ability to establish templates and processes from scratch in a rapidly scaling environment.
• Undergraduate degree in engineering construction management architecture or a related technical field.

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 Andurils 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.

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