Description:

Salary Range:
$120,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

Summary:
The Attorney will support the Legal Department in providing legal advice and services across the company's operations. This position will focus on corporate, commercial, and compliance matters and assist in supporting the company's transition as a newly public defense contractor.

About Us:
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry's most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

Compensation & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement*

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including government and commercial agreements.
Support corporate governance and securities filings.
Conduct legal research and provide guidance on regulatory and compliance matters.
Collaborate with internal departments to support business operations and risk management.
Assist with ethics and compliance initiatives, training, and investigations.
Support the General Counsel in advising senior management and the Board on legal issues.

Education & Experience:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
1–3 years of legal experience, preferably in a corporate or government contracts environment.
Strong understanding of corporate law, compliance, and contracts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Travel Requirements:
Minimal travel may be required for this position

Physical Requirements:
As a federal contractor, Karman Space & Defense is committed to compliance with all federal employment eligibility requirements. We participate in E-Verify, a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. As an E-Verify employer, federal compliance mandates that we require documentation to verify your identity and employment authorization upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.