Associate General Counsel, Commercial
Neros Technologies
Legal
El Segundo, CA, USA
USD 150k-220k / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 24, 2026
Who we are
Neros 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.
What you will be doing
The Associate General Counsel, Commercial will serve as a close advisor to the business development and supply chain teams, taking a flexible, “revenue first” approach to streamlining contract approval and ensuring favorable terms for the company. The AGC will design and administer the company’s process for reviewing, revising, and approving all commercial contracts. Will work closely with Neros’ General Counsel and Export Control Officer in stewarding Neros’ FAR and DFARS compliance — ensuring excellence and signaling reliability to our government agency customers.
You should have the following
- JD and membership in a state bar or the District of Columbia bar
- At least 8 years of experience in government, biglaw, or a combination, drafting FAR and DFARS contracts
- Experience advising defense technology companies
- A practical, solution-oriented approach to practicing law
- An ability to translate legal concepts to non-lawyer audiences
- An ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
- A desire to stock the arsenal of democracy and defend the West
Nice to have
- Experience with commercial supply chain contracts
- In-house startup experience
- Team sports experience
US Salary Range
$150,000 – $220,000+
The 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 status