About the Role

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our legal team to support our U.S. and international Defense business vertical. This is a uniquely strategic role with a mix of both internal and external-facing responsibilities in an area of increasing importance and growth for Applied Intuition. In short, this role will make an impact. You will partner cross-functionally across product, engineering, finance, sales, and marketing. You will also have opportunities to expand your role as part of a legal team in a high growth start up.

Our ideal candidate is a business-minded lawyer who is focused on execution, prepared to lead on important deals, and comfortable making thoughtful and creative decisions. The role will require a high degree of self-sufficiency but also someone who enjoys being part of a supportive team dedicated to providing top legal service to our internal clients. You must be willing to roll up your sleeves and be comfortable working in ambiguity.

At Applied, you will:

• Support the review and negotiation of a variety of prime contracts, subcontracts, strategic partnership agreements, and supplier agreements, including traditional FAR-based contracts, OTAs, software licensing agreements, and teaming agreements.
• Interpret and explain solicitation and contract requirements that apply to government contractors (including cybersecurity and export control compliance) and company stakeholders.
• Review and negotiate vendor and supplier agreements for software, hardware, and services sourced from third parties.
• Support Defense verticals' international growth by analyzing foreign government bid and contract requirements.
• Develop and assist in the implementation of scalable and sustainable legal operations processes, programs and tools to support the legal team's effective and efficient delivery of services for the government and defense team.
• Lead various compliance activities, reporting requirements, and internal investigations as required.
• Assist in drafting company policies and prepare employee government contracts and compliance training.
• Proactively manage other duties that may arise as part of a legal team in a high growth start-up.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience with a diverse range of U.S. Government contract types (e.g., FFP, T&M, CPFF) and contract vehicles (e.g., FAR-based contracts, Other Transaction Authority (OTA), subcontracts, software licenses)
• In depth knowledge and practical experience advising clients on government procurement laws and processes, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), particularly with respect to Data Rights and IP protections
• Experience supporting proposal development - including familiarity with how to structure scope and pricing, and how to satisfy proposal compliance requirements
• The ability, through your own experience and knowledge or by working with outside counsel, to guide Applied Intuition through compliance with various regulations, including related to export control compliance (e.g., EAR, ITAR) and handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active membership in one state bar
• 5+ years' of experience with the activities described above
• Ability to travel

Nice to have:

• Experience with some combination of law firm, in-house, and/or Department of War work
• Experience with international defense contracts, particularly in the UK or APAC

Security Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
• For more information about U.S. security clearances: click here.

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Autonomy is one of the leading technological advances of this century that will come to impact our lives. The work you'll do at Applied will meaningfully accelerate the efforts of the top autonomy teams in the world. At Applied, you will have a unique perspective on the development of cutting edge technology while working with major players across the industry and the globe.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.