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Posted May 21Senior Counsel, Regulatory
at Saronic
Austin, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- - Draft and analyze legislative proposals, amendments, report language, and statutory provisions relevant to Saronic's business — including the NDAA process, appropriations, and authorization legislation.
Requirements
- It requires sharp legal judgment, political fluency, the ability to translate complex defense and technology issues into policy outcomes, and the discipline to manage high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters in parallel.
- experience to drive disciplined, high-quality work product on the matters that matter most.
- experience involving litigation and regulatory advice (government, military, in-house, or top-tier law firm). - Juris Doctor and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. - Substantive Senate or House committee experience, ideally including work on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Homeland Security, or Intelligence Committees, with a track record of moving legislation and shaping policy. - Demonstrated interest in or
- experience with national security, defense, or law enforcement matters. - Excellent written and oral advocacy; ability to operate with senior policymakers and senior executives with equal credibility. - Sound judgment, low ego, high ownership, and the temperament to thrive in a fast-moving, mission-driven company. PREFERRED
- Experience with defense acquisition, export controls, or CFIUS.
- Familiarity with autonomous systems, unmanned maritime vehicles, dual-use technology, or defense innovation.
Experience
- QUALIFICATIONS - 8+ years of combined legal
Benefits
- BENEFITS: Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries
Contact
- Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b.
Additional details
- Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
- JOB OVERVIEW We are hiring a Senior Counsel to serve as a key contributor to our regulatory and litigation work and assist with Saronic’s federal legislative and policy engagement.
- This is primarily a regulatory and litigation role, with a meaningful legislative component.
- You will partner closely with our Head of Regulatory & Litigation, our General Counsel, and our government affairs and policy teams to shape the legal and policy environment in which Saronic operates.
- RESPONSIBILITIES - Regulatory Strategy - Partner with the Head of Regulatory & Litigation on national and international regulatory matters affecting Saronic, including military acquisition regulation, export controls, and cross-cutting national security regulatory issues.
- - Engage with agencies and develop comments, filings, and advocacy strategies on regulations material to the company.
- - Litigation Support - Support the company's litigation portfolio, working alongside outside counsel on case strategy, briefing, and dispositive motions.
- - Legislative and Policy Engagement - Serve as Saronic’s principal legal lead for federal legislative engagement, working directly with members of Congress, committee staff, and the executive branch on issues affecting unmanned maritime systems, defense acquisition, and national security.
- - Advise senior leadership on legislative risk, opportunity, and strategy.
- - Cross-Functional Counsel - Advise business leaders on the intersection of law, policy, and strategy across product, government affairs, and corporate functions.