legal
Posted YesterdaySenior Maritime Counsel
at Saronic
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Experience
- QUALIFICATIONS - 15+ years of progressive legal