Legal Counsel (Supply Chain)

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, with a focus on supply chain and manufacturing.
• Support sourcing, engineering, and operations teams in structuring processes and contracts that balance legal protection and operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance in coordination with subject matter experts on key legal terms, including IP rights, indemnities, warranties, and regulatory compliance.
• Build and scale robust internal processes and partner with others on implementation and improvement of business systems.
• Support expansion of space medicine capabilities and the related complexities.
• Enhance internal processes and coordination across departments.
• Leverage knowledge of related areas such as supply chain, ethics & compliance, and data privacy.
• Provide timely, business-oriented legal advice to stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Identify and manage legal risks while enabling innovation and execution speed.
• Support sensitive legal matters such as claims, investigations, compliance concerns, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate on special projects and assist the General Counsel and Associate General Counsels with evolving priorities.

Qualifications

• JD with active admission to a U.S. state bar in good standing; eligible to practice in-house in California.
• 2+ years of experience in a legal role within a law firm, private company, or government agency.
• Subject matter expertise in commercial contracting.
• Experience supporting supply chain and manufacturing legal operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Deep understanding of aerospace industry legal frameworks, especially related to government and technology contracts.
• Proactive and pragmatic approach to legal counseling and risk management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage shifting priorities and take initiative in unfamiliar legal areas.
• Familiarity with internal policy development and enforcement in a highly regulated environment.