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Foreign Legal Counsel Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Legal Counsel role will require thoughtful approaches to navigating US and Foreign Government complex procurement and compliance rules, with a singular focus on helping Anduril deploy its ...

Senior Legal Counsel, Competition

San Jose, CA ยท On-site

$210K - $366K/yr

Our legal team provides key support for all TikTok's innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art ... foreign direct investment laws), product guidance, compliance and policies. - Lead responses to ...

Senior Legal Counsel, Competition

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$158K - $214K/yr

Our legal team provides key support for all TikTok's innovative initiatives, state-of-the-art ... foreign direct investment laws), product guidance, compliance and policies. - Lead responses to ...

$150 - $200/hr

... a Legal Counsel to own the export control function and contribute across a broader legal remit ... Experience with FOCI (Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence) considerations and mitigation ...

Senior Corporate Counsel

Miamisburg, OH

$125K - $170K/yr

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Miamisburg, OH (HQ) Department: Legal Reports To: Group General ... legal entities. * Provide insight into domestic and foreign tax law and regulations (including ...

Senior Corporate Counsel

Miamisburg, OH ยท On-site

$125K - $170K/yr

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Miamisburg, OH (HQ) Department: Legal Reports To: Group General ... legal entities. * Provide insight into domestic and foreign tax law and regulations (including ...

Senior Corporate Counsel

Miamisburg, OH ยท On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Group General Counsel; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt Level: SLT ... legal entities. * Provide insight into domestic and foreign tax law and regulations (including ...

General Counsel

Buffalo, NY ยท On-site +1

$140K - $190K/yr

Provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership and business stakeholders on legal ... Oversee corporate immigration programs and assist foreign nationals with immigration-related ...

General Counsel

Buffalo, NY ยท On-site +1

$140K - $190K/yr

Provide strategic legal counsel to executive leadership and business stakeholders on legal ... Oversee corporate immigration programs and assist foreign nationals with immigration-related ...

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How much do foreign legal counsel jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for foreign legal counsel in the United States is $55,419.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $62,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a foreign legal counsel?

Foreign Legal Counsel are legal professionals who provide advice and representation on legal matters involving foreign law or cross-border issues. They typically assist clients with international business transactions, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and understanding the legal requirements in foreign jurisdictions. These lawyers may work in law firms, multinational corporations, or governmental organizations, and often have expertise in the laws of one or more countries outside of where they are currently practicing. Foreign Legal Counsel usually need to have specialized knowledge of international law and may require authorization or registration to practice in certain jurisdictions.

What are some common challenges foreign legal counsel face when working with cross-border legal matters?

Foreign Legal Counsel often encounter challenges related to navigating differences in legal systems, regulatory frameworks, and business cultures. They must ensure compliance with both local and foreign laws, which can involve complex research and coordination with multiple stakeholders. Additionally, language barriers and differing expectations in legal documentation or negotiation styles may require strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity. Successful professionals in this role adapt quickly and build strong relationships with local counsel and international colleagues to efficiently resolve issues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a foreign legal counsel, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Foreign Legal Counsel, you need strong expertise in international law, cross-border regulations, and the legal systems of both your home and host countries, usually backed by a law degree and bar admission. Familiarity with legal research databases, contract management systems, and multilingual legal documentation is essential. Excellent negotiation, cultural sensitivity, and communication skills help build trust and effectively address complex legal issues across jurisdictions. These abilities ensure accurate legal guidance, compliance with diverse laws, and successful international business operations.

What is the difference between Foreign Legal Counsel vs In-House Counsel?

AspectForeign Legal CounselIn-House Counsel
CredentialsLaw degree, bar admission, international legal expertiseLaw degree, bar admission, corporate law knowledge
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, international offices, or multinational companiesCorporate legal departments within a company
Employer & IndustryLaw firms, multinational corporations, or government agenciesSingle company or organization
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in international legal practiceLegal roles within a company

Foreign Legal Counsel typically provides legal advice on international matters and has expertise in multiple jurisdictions, often working for law firms or multinational companies. In-House Counsel, on the other hand, works directly within a company to handle its legal needs. Both roles require legal credentials, but their work environments and employer types differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Foreign Legal Counsel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,419 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

Legal Counsel - US Government Contracts

Slope

Reston, VA โ€ข On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Other

Posted 14 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Support the full lifecycle of government contracts, including proposal evaluation, negotiations, and contract management.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with government procurement offices to facilitate contract execution and compliance.

  • Provide legal counsel on acquisition matters, including reviewing proposals, monitoring contracts, and ensuring adherence to laws and regulations.


Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st centuryโ€™s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurilโ€™s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Andurilโ€™s Legal Team is seeking Legal Counselโ€‘Government Contractors to support our growing business lines. These roles will be part of Andurilโ€™s Deal Team, which supports the full lifecycle of Anduril contracts and includes government contracts lawyers, contract managers, and proposal managers.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are seeking talented Legal Counsel to support a variety of US Government and International business lines. We are actively hiring for multiple roles across several key business lines, each offering unique focus areas, all onโ€‘site positions in Washington, DC; Costa Mesa, CA; Ashville, OH; or Reston, VA.

  • Air Maneuver: Develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams in concert with ground maneuver forces. Secret required, Top Secret clearance preferred.
  • Advanced Effects (AE): Works on some of Andurilโ€™s most cuttingโ€‘edge products, including the Roadrunner, which is a reusable takeโ€‘off and landing autonomous air vehicle (AAV), and the Barracuda family of airโ€‘breathing AAVs. Secret required, Top Secret clearance preferred.
  • Intelligence, Discovery, and Space: Builds, deploys and scales frontier technology in support of the most critical national security missions. Secret required, Top Secret clearance preferred.

Anduril is a fast-growing company at the early stages of growth. Consistent with this fast growth, members of Andurilโ€™s Legal Team must be resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters. The Legal Counsel role will require thoughtful approaches to navigating US and Foreign Government complex procurement and compliance rules, with a singular focus on helping Anduril deploy its pathโ€‘making technology into operational settings for the United States and its allies. In addition to helping capture and execute new government deals, you will work on all other aspects of Andurilโ€™s business, from negotiating license and services agreements, to bid protests and litigation, to handling intellectual property, compliance, and innovative software and hardware product launch matters. Experience across all of these areas is not expected, but a willingness to learn and adapt is. Our team is passionate about the law and policy of defense technology and you should have an independent interest in the key issues in this field. Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative, culture with tremendous opportunities for ownership and professional growth.

WHAT YOUโ€™LL DO
  • Be a key member of Andurilโ€™s small, dynamic Legal Team.
  • Drive customer growth by executing new government contracts and growing existing ones. Use your expertise in federal procurement law to help the Business Development, Proposal, and Engineering Teams efficiently capture new contracts, grow existing contracts, and set up followโ€‘on opportunities for future contracts. Assist in the strategy development for new business.
  • Manage relationships with procurement office representatives at Government agencies. Highโ€‘trust professional relationships with Government contracting and procurement offices are critical to Andurilโ€™s continued success, and you will be called upon to develop and foster these relationships throughout your tenure.
  • Provide legal counsel and dayโ€‘toโ€‘day management of the entire acquisitions lifecycle. Oversee and evaluate major proposals, monitor large contracts, lead or assist in key negotiations, resolve performance issues, identify risks and mitigations, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Work on all legal aspects of Andurilโ€™s business, from negotiating license and services agreements, to bid protests and litigation, to handling dealโ€‘related intellectual property, compliance, and employment matters. You will represent the legal team in relationships with outside counsel, vendors, engineers, executives, customers, and regulators.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 4+ years of work on US Government or International contracts matters, preferably with a law firm or inโ€‘house at a government contractor (more senior lawyers are also encouraged to apply, the position may be adjusted based on experience)
  • A solid understanding of the government procurement process; particularly contract vehicles and types, including nonโ€‘traditional and CAS coverage, software acquisition approaches, and data rights issues
  • The judgment and initiative required to own multiple projects from endโ€‘toโ€‘end, whether guiding the Product and Business Development Team through the lifecycle of a deal or handling unexpected legal issues that may arise in defense or startโ€‘up companies
  • Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
  • Quick learner and independent performer, able to contribute to the broader startโ€‘up legal function, including topics that may be completely new to you: everything from IP and litigation to financing, securities, compliance, and employment law, depending on the needs of the day.
  • Licensed to practice law in CA, DC, OH, or VA
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Preโ€‘law school professional experience
  • Combination of lawโ€‘firm and inโ€‘house or government experience
  • Experience working with the government
  • Experience with engineering, software, or other technology
  • An interest in the law and policy of defense acquisitions with opinions about what is right or wrong in the field and how to fix it
  • The ability and grit to operate independently within a rapidly evolving company
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance
US Salary Range

$191,000 โ€” $253,000 USD

Benefits
  • At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youโ€™re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.
  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
  • Additionally, Anduril offers topโ€‘tier benefits for fullโ€‘time employees, including:
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