Senior Maritime Counsel

Austin, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Advise on the legal frameworks governing autonomous and uncrewed surface vessels, including operational testing, sea trials, and deployment in U.S. and international waters.
Develop and maintain compliance programs covering environmental law, maritime safety, and incident response. - International Engagement & Treaty Matters
Advise on bilateral agreements, foreign sales, technology transfer, and the legal frameworks underpinning international partnerships.
Support the company's global expansion by navigating the maritime, defense, and export-control regimes of partner nations. - Executive Advising & Strategic Leadership
Manage external counsel relationships for specialized matters.

experience advising executive-level leadership on maritime, international, or national security law (government, military, in-house, or top-tier law firm). -
Demonstrated expertise in maritime law, the international law of the sea, freedom-of-navigation frameworks, and the regulatory regimes governing vessel operations -
Proven ability to manage complex, high-stakes negotiations with foreign governments, allied partners, or international bodies. -
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for technical and operational audiences. -
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. PREFERRED
experience advising on government contracts, federal acquisition, and DoD or DHS regulatory compliance.
Experience advising on rules of engagement (ROE), operational law, and the law of armed conflict (LOAC).
Familiarity with autonomous systems, unmanned maritime vehicles, dual-use technology, or defense innovation.
Experience at a fast-growing defense technology, dual-use, or venture-backed company.
experience at the flag officer or senior executive level.