Director of Legal

Company Overview

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewSilvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025, and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies.

With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data.
Job Description

Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide the vital communications for mission critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high altitude balloons.

Silvus StreamCaster® radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. and Allied Nations Departments of Defense, to International, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Superbowl, Grammys and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers.

Silvus’ rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled, and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a challenging experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can provide a rewarding internship that creates a pathway to a fulfilling career.

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Silvus is seeking a Director of Legal who will report to the Vice President of Operations. The successful individual in this role will ensure that Silvus always operates within the law, offers counsel on legal issues, serves as an effective guardian of the organization, and facilitates business development. The successful candidate must be able to manage the impact of external factors and limit risk exposure.

This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule; a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

Role And Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the product and commercial legal strategy for Silvus, embracing opportunities while balancing risk and ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements both within the commercial and the DoD sector.

• Responsible for overseeing all legal matters pertaining to the organization, with a focus on product, commercial and regulatory, as well as the coordination of any legal matters handled by outside counsel.

• Lead and develop the Silvus legal team, as well as coordinate cross-functionally across stakeholder groups, in order to support the growing legal needs of Silvus.

• Oversee all matters pertaining to the company’s Facilities Clearance and other security clearance related matters.

• Develop functional plans for managing legal matters, including activities to be performed in-house or through third-party relationships to best manage the company’s legal and compliance activities and minimize risk for the business.

• Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret agreements covering a range of commercial activities, including advertising sales, data processing, consumer and business product terms, online platform terms, and partner/vendor agreements.

• Plan and implement internal policies and procedures related to legal, compliance and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations along with those outlined in DoD FAR and DFARs and advocate for compliance via direct interactions with the rank and file.

• Work across the business to provide legal expertise, structuring transactions, initiatives, and partnerships while demonstrating practical business judgment.

• Direct supervision of personnel on the legal team.

• May require some travel for meetings.

• Perform other related duties of which the above represent.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with top academic credentials.

• Minimum 8 years of work experience as an attorney for a private law firm and/or as in-house counsel.

• Current and active member of the California State Bar Association with authorization to practice.

• Ability to draft and negotiate complex strategic partnership service agreements, sales agreements, licenses, and custom development agreements.

• Strong understanding of technology and law, with a strong understanding of communications and/or defense products.

• Strong business acumen and high professional ethics.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong passion to learn new things.

• Understanding of government acquisition regulations including in the FAR and DFARs.

• Organized and comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

• Focused on achieving business objectives, creative problem solving, and employing a growth-mindset, while defining and supporting a responsible, strategic, compliant, and ethical approach to business challenges.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

Target Base Salary Range: $190,000 - $250,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

• 8+ years of work experience as an attorney for private law firm and/or as in-house counsel

• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

• Active member of a State Bar Association with authorization to practice within the state in which the employee works

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.