In-House Legal Counsel

Mergers & Acquisitions

Lead and support all phases of M&A transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and post-closing integration.
Coordinate with external counsel, investment bankers, and senior leadership on strategic transactions.
Assess legal risks associated with target companies, including IP, regulatory compliance, and contractual obligations.

Contracts & Commercial Agreements

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including development contracts, licensing agreements, NDAs, SaaS agreements, and government/defense contracts.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks to support efficient business operations.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.

Vendor Negotiations

• Manage legal aspects of vendor and supplier relationships, including negotiation of procurement agreements, master service agreements, and statements of work.
• Partner with the Supply Chain and Procurement teams to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks in the vendor ecosystem.
• Resolve vendor disputes and escalations in alignment with company interests and contractual rights.

Equity & Cap Table Management

• Administer and maintain the company's equity program using Carta, including option grants, RSUs, exercises, and 409A valuations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws in connection with equity issuances and secondary transactions.
• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for board and investor equity-related matters.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Provide guidance on federal and state aerospace regulatory requirements, including FAA, ITAR, and EAR compliance.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess impact on business operations.
• Support the development and implementation of internal compliance policies and training programs.

General Legal Advisory

• Provide timely, practical legal advice on employment, fundraising, IP, data privacy, litigation management, and corporate governance matters.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel, oversee legal spend, and ensure efficient use of external resources.
• Support board meetings, prepare resolutions, and maintain corporate records.

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this role is: $198,150-264,176
Salary And Benefits
We're competitive in compensation and offer equity as part of the package.
We have great benefits that include health, vision, dental, and 401K in comparison to other startups.
We provide lunch and there's plenty of snacks and drinks to get you through the day.

ITAR Requirements

This position requires compliance with U.S. Government space technology trade restrictions, specifically the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and additional regulations governing satellite, launch vehicle, missile, and other related technologies.