Description | About UsLeoLabs enables military space commands civil government agencies and commercial operators to confidently detect track characterize and respond to threats in space. Our proliferated multi-mission radar network real-time orbital data catalog and AI-powered analytics support secure safe and dynamic space operations.At LeoLabs our core values of Innovation Integrity and Impact guide everything we do. We foster an environment where bold ideas are encouraged doing the right thing is fundamental and our work makes a meaningful difference in safeguarding space and our way of life on Earth. As part of our team you’ll contribute to building the world’s most comprehensive living map of orbital activity designed to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our era. Together we are preserving the U.S. and Allied advantage in space driving the growth of the global economy and enabling the future of space exploration and innovation.If you are an inquisitive collaborative self-starter who is also a proactive and mission-focused attorney ready to both support LEOLABS’ growth trajectory and assume responsibility for ensuring the success of some of the Company’s key strategic objectives then this position may be a great opportunity for you. Qualifications:• 7+ years of relevant legal experience addressing the diversity of corporate requirements of the rapidly evolving technology/software or space sector. Relevant legal experience shall include the following:• Drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements (both routine and high-value strategic business agreements)• Experience with MSAs SLAs and SaaS contracts to include protecting intellectual property and data rights• Ensuring compliance with U.S. and foreign laws and regulations• Proactive risk management strategy development to protect and preserve the Company’s legal equities• Keeping apprised of legal and regulatory developments impacting LEOLABS’ lines of business and duly informing the Company’s leadership of said developments• Employing a mission-focused consultative approach to enable achievement of the Company’s strategic business priorities• Experience with global and domestic compliance matters which may include but not be limited to employment tax real estate export/import matters and insurance Additionally the successful candidate must have an exceptional understanding of a variety of commercial agreements including hands-on experience in reviewing negotiating and drafting business arrangements as well as at minimum possess:• Excellent written and verbal communication attention to detail problem solving and decision-making skills• Ability to quickly identify legal risks and develop relevant mitigation strategies and/or alternative courses of action• Experience engaging outside counsel and consultants in a judicious and cost-efficient manner as necessary• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school• Admitted to and member in good standing of at least one U.S. State Bar Preferred Qualifications:• Experience with a fast-growing venture capital-backed company – prior M&A experience is advantageous• Experience in the Space or SaaS industry• Experience with FAR DFARS and federal and international procurement laws and regulations• Experience Managing IP portfolios• Experience with US and International Export Controls to include EAR and ITAR Within 1 month you’ll:• Complete our onboarding program designed to get you up to speed on our business vision and team• Gain an understanding about how your role fits into LeoLabs broader organization.• Connect with the internal LeoLabs team as well as outside legal counsel and consultants• Become familiar with the company structure and business process and the daily/weekly/monthly duties• Review our current legal templates and management systems Within 3 months you’ll:• Intake and review legal inquiries with minimal supervision• Attend regular legal meetings and engagements with outside counsel• Become proficient in navigating our internal legal systems Within 6 months you’ll:• Engage directly with stakeholders within the company to assess legal risks and facilitate problem resolution• Review contracts agreements NDAs etc. for legal sufficiency• Collaborate with the Chief Legal Officer on a broad array of legal issues across the Company• Monitor and identify legal risks during global expansion Within 12 months you’ll:• Identify areas to streamline the internal legal process• Engage directly with outside legal counsel and consultants• Provide management with insightful legal analysis• Assist the Chief Legal Officer with special legal projects Salary offers are based on a combination of factors including but not limited to experience skills and location. The base salary range for this position in the Bay Area is $127K - $169K + bonus + stock options + benefits All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. We do not work with outside staffing agencies ITAR REQUIREMENTSTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information regarding ITAR can be found at DDTC’s website ➡ ➡ |