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Senior Counsel, Contracts

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Hadrian Automation

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United States , Los Angeles, Washington D.C.

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185000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Senior Counsel, Contracts will serve as a senior legal leader and primary owner of commercial contracting at Hadrian, responsible for setting standard terms, advising on complex deals, and building scalable systems to support a rapidly growing business. This role is ideal for an experienced in-house lawyer who is comfortable operating with significant autonomy, partnering closely with executives and senior leaders, and making high-impact judgment calls in an environment where speed, scale, and compliance must coexist.

Job Responsibility:

  • Act as the primary legal owner for Hadrian’s commercial contracting function, with responsibility for quality, consistency, and scalability
  • Partner in negotiation and execution of complex, high-value agreements, including: customer manufacturing, services and long-term supply agreements
  • strategic partnerships and collaboration agreements
  • and vendor, sourcing, and capacity-related contracts critical to factory operations
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on contract structure, risk tolerance, and deal strategy
  • Provide expert guidance on data rights, pricing models, warranties, indemnification, limitations of liability, and dispute risk
  • Support deals involving regulated or government-adjacent customers, balancing business objectives with compliance considerations
  • Design and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks, approval frameworks, and internal processes to support scale
  • Identify systemic risks and recurring friction points and proactively implement solutions
  • Manage and direct outside counsel where appropriate, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality support

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience managing FAR/DFARS supply chain compliance
  • JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 8-10+ years of legal experience, with in-house experience leading complex commercial contracting and time at a law firm
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior individual contributor with minimal oversight
  • Experience supporting high-growth, operationally complex businesses (e.g., manufacturing, hardware, infrastructure, or technology)
  • Strong business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with execution speed
  • Exceptional communication skills and executive presence
  • Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments and setting direction where none exists

Nice to have:

  • Experience serving as the first or early legal hire at a scaling company
  • Exposure to government-adjacent customers or contracts (experience with government contracts is a strong plus)
  • Background in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries
  • Familiarity with ITAR, export controls, or similar regulatory frameworks
  • A builder mindset with a track record of creating durable systems and processes
  • Ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and hands-on executor
What we offer:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
  • 401k
  • Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
  • Flexible vacation policy

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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