Legal Counsel

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.
As a member of our small and accomplished team of professionals in the Legal and Compliance Department, you will support the Department on matters including corporate governance, finance, real estate, technology, and commercial transactions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will range from leading Department-wide projects to handling individual transactions. We will use your existing experience and background to address current needs for legal support to the business, and then over time, we will help the Department address emerging needs by developing new expertise on top of your existing skills. This role can be based in Renton, Washington; Huntsville, Alabama; or Space Coast, Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Support our corporate governance program by documenting corporate actions, assisting on legal entity management, and providing interpretations of organizational documents.
• Negotiate real estate, purchasing, construction, license, non-disclosure, and professional services contracts, all in support of Blue Origin's business operations.
• Provide specialized legal support for construction matters, including contract drafting and negotiation, dispute resolution, claim management, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies to facilitate Blue Origin's infrastructure development and operational objectives.
• Advise on various commercial transactions, including software licenses, cloud or software-as-a-service, data-as-a-service or infrastructure-as-a-service subscriptions, direct material sourcing agreements, and professional service contracts.
• Deliver legal guidance during all stages of investment, M&A, joint venture, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, definitive document negotiation, closing, and integration.
• Assist with development of scalable processes, programs, and tools to support the Department's effective and efficient delivery of legal services.
• Provide practical legal and strategic counsel to executives and colleagues on strategy, risk assessment, and transaction execution.

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. college or university and membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• 4 – 7 years of legal experience with a corporation, law firm, or government entity
• Willingness to learn new skills and substantive legal areas to support multiple roles within the Department
• Familiarity with cyber security requirements, export control restrictions, and data privacy regulations and standard documents (e.g., GDPR, DPAs, SCCs, etc.).
• Prior experience leading or coordinating sophisticated projects involving multiple team members (such as large discovery or due diligence projects)
• Ability to work efficiently and independently and communicate clearly (both verbally and in writing)
• Ability to react calmly and appropriately to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround and take effective action without knowing the whole picture
• Ability to earn trust, maintain productive work relationships, and provide legal advice directly to clients of every level

Desired Qualifications:

• Work experience prior to law school or experience working on the business side of a large corporation or in federal government
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, such as Six Sigma or Lean
• A Master's or other advanced degree in a relevant field
• Familiarity with U.S. government contracting, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, and agency-specific regulations

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80