Director, Corporate Counsel (R5067)

Direct, design, and own the legal support model for Shield AI’s supply chain, procurement, and supplier operations. Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of long-term agreements, master supplier agreements, purchase terms and conditions, statements of work, supplier NDAs, services and subcontracting agreements, and other vendor-facing contracts. Advise on subcontracting structures, mandatory and strategic flow-down requirements, and FAR/DFARS-related government contracting considerations. Partner with supply chain and procurement leaders to scale supplier relationships, improve cycle times, and enable disciplined growth. Provide practical legal advice on regulatory issues including import/export controls, sanctions, cybersecurity, and related regulatory requirements. Support supplier performance, change activity, claims, disputes, terminations, and remedies; collaborate with compliance and trade teams on related requirements. Shape the legal and commercial infrastructure supporting next-generation autonomy, aircraft, and manufacturing programs, translating risk into clear, business-focused recommendations for leadership and operational stakeholders. Serve as a trusted business partner to senior leaders on supplier relationships, program execution, and scale. This role matters for enabling fast, compliant procurement to support Shield AI’s autonomy roadmap.