Senior Legal Counsel, Real Estate

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. ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril operates at a pace unmatched in the defense industry. Consistent with this high-velocity growth, members of Anduril’s Legal team must be exceptionally resourceful, creative, and driven to take immediate ownership of highly complex and time-sensitive matters. This role demands a senior legal professional with a relentless drive to lead initiatives and move a substantial volume of projects forward at an aggressive pace. You will require outstanding negotiating, drafting, and strategic project management skills to coordinate and efficiently close critical transactions on extremely tight timelines, with a singular focus on enabling Anduril to rapidly deploy its cutting-edge technology into operational settings for the United States and its allies. Our team thrives on leveraging innovative solutions and advanced IT tools to enhance efficiency and collaboration. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a highly experienced and strategically-minded Senior Legal Counsel, Strategic Real Estate to join Anduril’s rapidly expanding Legal team. This is a critical leadership role for a seasoned real estate attorney, responsible for guiding Anduril’s significant and accelerating physical footprint expansion. You will serve as the key attorney and strategic partner to our strategic real estate and facilities teams, focusing primarily on complex, high-value, and strategic tenant-side real estate leasing transactions, property holdings, and overseeing construction projects. You will not just advise, but actively lead negotiations, structure deals, and innovate legal strategies to secure optimal terms for Anduril. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating intricate real estate landscapes, negotiating and ensuring compliance with state and local tax incentives, and acting as the strategic bridge between finance and operations to maximize benefits. You will possess a mastery of all forms of commercial real estate leases, a strong understanding of property acquisitions/dispositions, and familiarity with construction contracts (including AIA forms). This role demands a candidate who can independently manage a heavy workload, make rapid decisions, and consistently provide clear, actionable, executive-level guidance on complex risks and recommended courses of action. WHAT YOU’LL DO Serve as a senior, strategic legal advisor and leader within Anduril’s dynamic Legal team, driving key real estate initiatives. Lead and strategically manage all legal aspects of Anduril’s complex tenant-side real estate leasing portfolio, including negotiating, structuring, and drafting high-value leases, sublease agreements, and associated real estate transactions. Provide expert legal counsel on property acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic real estate development projects. Oversee legal aspects of construction contracts and projects, ensuring favorable terms for Anduril as an owner/tenant, with a working knowledge of common contractor templates (e.g., AIA forms). Develop and implement legal strategies for securing and optimizing state and local tax incentives related to real estate, actively bridging finance and operations to ensure full realization of benefits. Independently lead and manage legal due diligence for all strategic real estate