Job Overview
Location
Dallas, Texas
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
May 23, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Serve as the Director, Corporate Counsel for Shield AI, providing comprehensive legal guidance across all corporate functions including corporate governance, securities compliance, and contractual matters.
- • Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements including vendor contracts, partnership agreements, customer licenses, and distribution arrangements.
- • Advise executive leadership and cross-functional teams on corporate structuring, entity formation, and regulatory compliance related to Shield AI’s global operations in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific.
- • Manage the company’s securities law obligations, including filings with the SEC, investor disclosures, and compliance with federal and state corporate governance standards.
- • Oversee intellectual property strategy and licensing agreements related to proprietary technologies including V-BAT, X-BAT, Hivemind Enterprise, and Hivemind Vision product lines.
- • Collaborate with external counsel to manage litigation, disputes, and regulatory inquiries affecting the company’s technology and international operations.
- • Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to mitigate risk across global business activities while aligning with Shield AI’s mission to protect service members and civilians.
- • Provide legal oversight for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions, including due diligence, structuring, and closing activities.
- • Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other C-suite executives on legal implications of strategic business decisions and corporate initiatives.
- • Build and lead a scalable legal function, potentially managing internal legal staff and external legal vendors to support the company’s rapid growth.
- • Ensure compliance with export control regulations, international trade laws, and defense industry requirements given the company’s focus on defense and national security technologies.
- • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving legal frameworks impacting autonomous systems, AI deployment, and defense contracting in multiple jurisdictions.
- • Represent Shield AI in legal discussions with government agencies, defense contractors, and international partners.
- • Coordinate with internal teams including engineering, product, sales, and operations to embed legal best practices into product development and commercialization workflows.
- • Prepare and deliver legal training to non-legal teams on contractual obligations, data privacy, compliance, and risk management.
- • Maintain accurate legal records and documentation for all corporate agreements, filings, and compliance activities.
🎯 Requirements
- • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
- • Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a corporate legal role at a high-growth technology or defense contractor company
- • Proven experience advising on securities law, corporate governance, and complex commercial contracting
- • Demonstrated expertise in export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and defense industry compliance
- • Experience managing legal operations for a global company with international offices and operations
- • Strong track record of leading and scaling a legal function within a venture-backed startup or scale-up environment
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive salary and equity compensation package
- • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- • 401(k) plan with company match
- • Flexible paid time off and remote work options
- • Professional development and continuing legal education stipend
- • Opportunities to work on mission-driven technology supporting national security and civilian safety
Skills & Technologies
About Shield AI, Inc.
Shield AI develops autonomous systems and artificial intelligence for defense and commercial aviation. Its Hivemind AI pilot enables unmanned aircraft and drones to operate without GPS, communications, or remote pilots. The company’s products include the V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone and software for fighter aircraft autonomy. Founded in 2015, Shield AI serves U.S. and allied military forces, focusing on contested environments and battlefield applications. The company integrates machine learning, sensor fusion, and edge computing to provide resilient, intelligent platforms for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions.
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