Saronic
Senior Maritime Counsel
Austin, TX · Senior
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About the role
- Job Overview This is a senior-level, high-impact role for a seasoned attorney with deep expertise in maritime law and the regulatory frameworks that govern naval operations and autonomous platforms at sea.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel on rules of engagement, operational law, and the law of armed conflict as Saronic platforms support naval and joint-force missions.
- Develop and maintain compliance programs covering environmental law, maritime safety, and incident response.
- Support the company's global expansion by navigating the maritime, defense, and export-control regimes of partner nations.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders (engineering, operations, business development, finance, HR) to embed sound legal judgment across the organization.
- Manage external counsel relationships for specialized matters.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive legal experience advising executive-level leadership on maritime, international, or national security law (government, military, in-house, or top-tier law firm).
- Demonstrated expertise in maritime law, the international law of the sea, freedom-of-navigation frameworks, and the regulatory regimes governing vessel operations
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for technical and operational audiences.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required, including occasional shipboard visits and deployments to operational environments.
- Juris Doctor and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
- Proven ability to manage complex, high-stakes negotiations with foreign governments, allied partners, or international bodies.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Nice to have
- Significant experience advising on government contracts, federal acquisition, and DoD or DHS regulatory compliance.
- Experience advising on rules of engagement (ROE), operational law, and the law of armed conflict (LOAC).
- Familiarity with autonomous systems, unmanned maritime vehicles, dual-use technology, or defense innovation.
- Experience at a fast-growing defense technology, dual-use, or venture-backed company.
- Prior service as a senior military legal officer (Judge Advocate General's Corps, Coast Guard, or equivalent), with experience at the flag officer or senior executive level.
- Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or higher)
- TS/SCI strongly preferred.
- Physical Demands:
Skills
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Compensation
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Company info
- We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- security clearance (Secret or higher); TS/SCI strongly preferred
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