Senior Legal Counsel II
Core
Senior in-house legal counsel providing strategic advice, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance for a space company with US Government contracts.
Role type
Senior IC legal counsel (in-house)
Builds
Legal strategies, contract playbooks, compliance policies, and due diligence plans for a space company
Domain
Aerospace/Space + Government Contracting + Trade Compliance
Required skills
Contract drafting and negotiation, Dispute resolution, Regulatory compliance, M&A due diligence, Trade compliance (sanctions/export controls), Team leadership, External counsel management
Preferred skills
Government contract expertise (FAR/DFAR), DoD/NASA program experience, ITAR/EAR knowledge, Team management
Technologies
Legal management tools, Contract lifecycle management systems
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate prime government contracts and subcontracts; Lead contract and trade compliance teams; Manage external counsel relationships and budgets; Execute legal due diligence for M&A transactions; Advise senior leadership on risk mitigation and legal strategy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
