Description:

Commercial Counsel, Launch and Starlink
An American Aerospace Manufacturer and Space Transportation Services Company has revolutionized space launch with reusable launch vehicles that dramatically reduce the cost of accessing space. Starship, the most powerful launch system ever developed, will enable humans to become a multiplanetary species. Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, is delivering low-latency broadband internet worldwide.

As a Commercial Counsel, you will provide solutions-based counseling to multiple businesses on a wide variety of complex legal and business issues in the United States and internationally.

Responsibilities:

Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of commercial contracts, including launch services agreements, Starlink agreements related to telecommunications, backhaul, enterprise, retail, resale, aviation, and maritime business verticals
Identify and mitigate legal risk by implementing appropriate processes, trainings, and controls for sales and customer support teams
Provide legal analyses of applicable laws, regulations and industry guidance, particularly in areas of launch services, consumer protection and telecommunication laws
Provide legal counseling throughout all stages of the product lifecycle, including product development, product launches, updates, changes, and end-of-life
Support continuous improvements of forms, policies, and processes to help streamline and simplify deals and product/service terms
Work cross functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships

Basic Qualifications:

JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school
4+ years of experience as a lawyer supporting transactions

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Superlative Academic Credentials
Experience at a well-regarded law firm
Experience as an in-house lawyer ideally within the tech industry
Experience managing legal issues for a high-growth multinational company
Experience providing legal advice related to commercial technology transactions, ideally internationally and ideally with Fortune 1000 companies
Experience building and maintaining relationships with clients based in various geographies and comfortable advising all levels of management
Knowledge of consumer protection and regulatory issues
The ideal candidate is comfortable with and responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction as well as working with technologies and products and in practice areas without much precedence
Diligent and proactive, you have demonstrated excellent legal and business judgment, technical acumen, communication skills, and strategic thinking, along with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally

Additional Requirements:

Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State
This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed