Chief Legal Officer

Overview

Quantum Space is building the next generation of advanced maneuverable spacecraft to disrupt the orbital economy. Launch companies have reduced the cost of reaching orbit; Quantum Space reduces the cost of operating across every orbit the nation needs to hold. We are building the vehicles, infrastructure, and operational expertise that connect and protect assets across the Earth–Moon system. Our flagship vehicle, Ranger, pairs single-fuel, multi-mode propulsion with one of the largest storable fuel capacities in its class at 4,000+ kg, a refuelable and modular architecture, and an operational life of up to 15 years. Protected by a deep patent portfolio, Ranger is engineered to reach geostationary orbit and beyond at up to 70% lower cost than conventional architectures, operating autonomously from low-Earth orbit through geostationary orbit, and out to cislunar space.

About the role

The Chief Legal Officer will serve as the company’s chief legal advisor, responsible for all legal, compliance, and risk management matters. This role requires deep expertise in overall corporate and transactional law, corporate governance, capital markets, U.S. government contracting (FAR/DFARS), export control, and intellectual property. The Chief Legal Officer will work closely with executives, the Board of Directors, and cross-functional teams to guide strategic decisions, ensure compliance, and enable rapid growth in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board ofEstablish, build, and oversee the company’s legal and compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and international laws, including those affecting aerospace and defense
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including vendor, customer, and partnership agreements
• Manage corporate governance, board resolutions, and equity-related legal
• Protect company intellectual property (patents, trade secrets, trademarks)
• Support fundraising, strategic partnerships, and M&A
• Lead training and education on legal and compliance
• Monitor emerging legal and regulatory
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing Legal
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in the Legal
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for Legal department
• Act as a bridge between Legal and other departments to understand and address the company’s needs
• Communicate Legal strategies and initiatives effectively to stakeholders, including the Board of Directors
• Represent the company in external forums and partnerships to promote innovation and
• Speak to overall organization strategy and contribute thought leadership in area of expertise both internally and externally
• Provide guidance on government contracts, including bidding, negotiation, compliance, and contract administration
• Advise on Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), ITAR, EAR, and related compliance frameworks
• Oversee internal controls and compliance programs to mitigate regulatory
• Interface with government customers, auditors, and regulatory

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited law school; member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 10+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house counsel
• Experience advising startups or high-growth companies
• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership
• Deep knowledge of government contracts and
• Business-oriented legal
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution
• Collaborative leadership
• Grit
• Passion for space and the
• Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and
• Excellent written and verbal communication

What It Takes

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Degree from an accredited law school; member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
• 10+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house counsel
• Experience advising startups or high-growth companies
• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership
• Deep knowledge of government contracts and
• Business-oriented legal
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution
• Collaborative leadership
• Grit
• Passion for space and the
• Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Additional Requirements

• To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations.