General Counsel El Segundo, California, United States

OverviewNeros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.ResponsibilitiesServe as chief legal advisor to the executive team and board of directorsLead all aspects of export compliance (EAR, ITAR) and related licensing, policies, and trainingOversee government contracting and compliance with FAR, DFARS, and related requirementsEnsure compliance with Secret and Top Secret program requirementsManage corporate governance, board processes, and company policiesAdvise on fundraising, venture financing, and M&A transactionsNegotiate, draft, and review key contracts, including with government and defense partnersBuild and oversee legal processes to support rapid growth and product developmentManage outside counsel and ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal servicesPartner closely with technical and business leaders to ensure legal alignment with product and operational decisionsQualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar10+ years of legal experience, with a mix of top law firm and in-house roles preferredDeep expertise in export compliance (EAR, ITAR) and defense-related government contracting (FAR, DFARS)Strong grasp of technical subject matter in defense, aerospace, or advanced technology domainsExperience operating within Classified environmentsThe ability to obtain US Top Secret (TS) security clearanceExperience with corporate governance, fundraising, and M&A transactionsExceptional judgment, strategic thinking, and communication skillsAbility to operate independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environmentUS Salary Range$200,000 – $265,000The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.Highly competitive equity grants are considered art of Neros' total compensation package.We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statusApply for this job*First Name *Last Name *Preferred First NameEmail *Phone *Resume/CV *Enter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtfEnter manuallyAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17