Corporate Counsel

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).

• →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.

• 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.

• 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.