Description:

Overview:
You will oversee deals, intellectual property, structure, and compliance so we can move quickly and make smart decisions.

Responsibilities:

Negotiate contracts, deals, and financings

Lead negotiation and drafting of supplier, customer, partner, and other creative commercial agreements
Negotiate, structure, and execute M&A transactions, from LOI through close, with an emphasis on simplicity and speed
Support fundraising and debt processes by reviewing term sheets, coordinating with counterparties, and advising on legal and operational tradeoffs
Identify future deals, partnerships, and projects that advance Amca's mission

Set up and maintain company structure and governance

Maintain company charter, board approvals, and cap table accuracy
Structure and manage subsidiaries, joint ventures, and internal legal entities aligned with tax, regulatory, and control goals
Draft and update equity plans, SAFEs, and investor rights agreements
Advise on internal governance, board processes, and corporate record-keeping to avoid issues down the line

Manage and protect IP across the company

File and manage patents and trademarks tied to core technologies and product categories
Oversee intellectual property assignment, confidentiality, and licensing terms across employee, contractor, and supplier agreements
Respond to potential infringement or misappropriation and coordinate enforcement strategy when necessary
Develop and implement long-term intellectual property strategy that aligns with product roadmap, competitive positioning, and future monetization paths

Own miscellaneous legal ops end-to-end

Oversee compliance with FAA, DoD, ITAR, and other aerospace-specific regulations
Select and manage external counsel for specialized matters—litigation, employment, international law—only when in-house capacity is insufficient
Respond to subpoenas, disputes, and enforcement actions with speed and control
Build lightweight internal systems to track obligations, approvals, and legal deadlines without slowing execution

Qualifications:

JD degree from a top-tier, accredited law school
At least four years of experience at a top law firm, with M&A transaction experience
Exceptional commercial judgment; must have an intuitive grasp of economics and finance
Clear, concise communicator and fast thinker
Independent, creative, contrarian, and unconcerned with conventional paths
High energy, strong work ethic, and sharp problem-solving ability
Analytical and data-driven; can quantify tradeoffs and make decisions with little noise
Highly organized and able to manage complex workflows with minimal oversight
Comfortable working in fast-paced, messy, and resource-constrained environments
Willing to do unglamorous work and move quickly
Plus: engineering, math, physics, or manufacturing background
Plus: experience in aerospace or defense