Commercial Contract Manager

About the role

The role of Commercial Contracts Manager at Neon Aero is pivotal in supporting a rapidly growing aerospace company in California. You will lead complex commercial contracting work, advise on broader corporate and strategic matters, and partner closely with cross-functional teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements
• Advise on corporate and strategic matters, providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance
• Support governance, financing-related matters, and strategic transactions
• Improve internal legal infrastructure through the development of templates, playbooks, and contracting processes
• Operate in a fast-paced, project-driven environment, managing competing priorities and shifting priorities
• Collaborate across commercial, operational, and strategic initiatives in a hybrid setting

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification legal experience, preferably combining law firm and in-house experience
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Strong understanding of corporate legal matters, including governance, financing, and strategic transactions
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice while managing legal and commercial risk
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and operate with limited supervision
• Strong commercial judgment and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and fast-moving startup environments
• Ability to handle confidential, privileged, and sensitive information with sound judgment and professionalism

Qualifications

• Prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer
• Ability to participate in meetings, negotiations, and cross-functional discussions
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Skills

• Experience supporting aerospace, aviation, space, defense, advanced manufacturing, technology, or engineering-focused businesses
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Actie membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• Familiarity with California business practices and employment-related considerations
• Experience supporting venture-backed companies and fundraising activities
• Exposure to government contracting, export controls, or related regulatory matters

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including equity participation, growth opportunities, and full health benefits (health, vision, dental, 401(k)).

Pay

$150,000—$250,000 USD

Schedule

This role operates in a hybrid setting with regular collaboration across commercial, operational, and strategic initiatives.