Senior Attorney – Corporate Law

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support across commercial, corporate, compliance, and operational matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:
• S. Government prime contracts and subcontracts
• OTAs, BAAs, CRADAs, teaming agreements, NDAs, and MOUs
• Commercial customer contracts
• Vendor, consulting, services, and technology agreements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with U.S. government contracting, including FAR/DFARS, prime contracts, subcontracts, and proposal/solicitation review.
• Experience supporting clients or companies in the aerospace, defense, aviation, space, or other highly regulated technology sectors.
• Working knowledge of key government contracting risk areas, including changes, claims, terminations, data rights, IP allocation, compliance, and audit exposure.
• Experience advising senior business stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, issue-spotting, and risk assessment skills.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with operational realities.
• Willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Prioritized Qualifications

• In-house legal experience at an aerospace, defense, government technology, or public/pre-IPO company.
• Experience with IPO readiness, securities law support, disclosure controls, corporate governance, and public-company preparation.
• Familiarity with:
• OTAs and non-traditional defense contracting vehicles
• Export controls and trade compliance
• Cybersecurity and data protection compliance in government contracting environments
• Intellectual property and technical data rights in aerospace/defense programs

Education & Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience, with meaningful in-house and/or law firm experience supporting government contracts and corporate matters.

Benefits

• 9/80 schedule
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement

Location

• Position is based in Mojave, CA or remote
• Travel estimated to be less than 5%

Pay

• Salary range: $180,800 - $237,300

Company Information

• Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles.
• The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.
• Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster.
• Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.