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Neros Inc.

General Counsel El Segundo, California, United States

Neros Inc., El Segundo, California, United States, 90245

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Overview 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.

Responsibilities

Serve as chief legal advisor to the executive team and board of directors

Lead all aspects of export compliance (EAR, ITAR) and related licensing, policies, and training

Oversee government contracting and compliance with FAR, DFARS, and related requirements

Ensure compliance with Secret and Top Secret program requirements

Manage corporate governance, board processes, and company policies

Advise on fundraising, venture financing, and M&A transactions

Negotiate, draft, and review key contracts, including with government and defense partners

Build and oversee legal processes to support rapid growth and product development

Manage outside counsel and ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal services

Partner closely with technical and business leaders to ensure legal alignment with product and operational decisions

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar

10+ years of legal experience, with a mix of top law firm and in-house roles preferred

Deep expertise in export compliance (EAR, ITAR) and defense-related government contracting (FAR, DFARS)

Strong grasp of technical subject matter in defense, aerospace, or advanced technology domains

Experience operating within Classified environments

The ability to obtain US Top Secret (TS) security clearance

Experience with corporate governance, fundraising, and M&A transactions

Exceptional judgment, strategic thinking, and communication skills

Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment

US Salary Range

200,000 – $265,000

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 as part of Neros' total compensation package.

We're an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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