Corporate Counsel

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Corporate Counsel to join our Legal & Compliance team supporting our rapidly growing U.S. Public Sector business, alongside our expanding domestic and international commercial operations. 

This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that serve both national security missions and commercial innovation, contributing directly to programs that make a global impact.

The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, hands-on attorney who thrives in a small, fast-moving team environment and is comfortable managing a diverse portfolio of legal responsibilities. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to executives and business leaders, balancing thoughtful risk management with a practical, business-enabling approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiate, draft, and review a wide range of government and commercial contracts, including technology development, manufacturing, supply, SaaS, and professional services agreements.
• Provide expert guidance on Federal, State, and Local government contracting, including compliance with FAR, DFARS, and related procurement regulations.
• Support proposal development, RFP responses, and subcontract management across both defense and commercial programs and in domestic and international markets.
• Advise on intellectual property, data rights, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and other regulatory frameworks relevant to aerospace and defense transactions.
• Partner with sales, supply chain, engineering, and program management teams to drive business growth while managing contractual and regulatory risks.
• Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and training materials to support scalable business practices.
• Act as a strategic legal partner, providing practical advice that balances compliance with business agility.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience, including 5 years focused on U.S. Federal and defense contracting, preferably combined with commercial transaction experience.
• Deep understanding of FAR, DFARS, and other public procurement frameworks.
• Experience supporting dual-use or mixed commercial and government contracting portfolios in the aerospace, defense, or advanced technology sectors.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements, including teaming, licensing, and manufacturing arrangements.
• U.S. Person status required due to the nature of the work.

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with export controls (ITAR/EAR), and supply chain compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of intellectual property, data rights, and regulatory regimes impacting defense and commercial technology.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from start to finish.
• A roll-up-your-sleeves mentality and enthusiasm for tackling a variety of legal challenges in a lean, high-performing team.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and judgment, with a pragmatic approach to balancing legal risk and business goals.

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER

The pay range for this position is$145,000 - $215,000 annually.

Our comprehensive benefits package currently includes:

• Incentive stock options
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage benefits for employee and family members
• Unlimited vacation, 12 paid sick days, and 9 paid holidays
• Company paid disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and travel insurance
• 401k Plan

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.