Commercial Counsel - Space Industry

As a US company with a global presence and heritage, our view of a mission is bigger than a destination. The collaborative process and shared human experiences on our way to the Moon are just as important as touching down on the lunar surface. Transparency, diversity, collaboration and commitment to excellence define who we are.

We want our team members to build a career at ispace US! Our location in Englewood is growing, and now is the time to join this creative and innovative team!

ispace technologies U.S. is a looking for a highly motivated Commercial Counsel to play a pivotal role on its growing Legal Team. The successful candidate will be capable of taking initiative and enabling a quickly scaling business in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess a proven record of effectively communicating and managing relationships across a geographically distributed organization to deliver results. This role will be based out of our Denver, Colorado location but will travel domestically and internationally as the need arises.

• Provide comprehensive legal counsel and support on a broad range of corporate and contracting matters, including:
• Contracts (USG, commercial, licensing, vendor, employment, international, etc.)
• Corporate governance (USG regulations, cybersecurity, etc.)
• Regulatory compliance (with a focus on regulations applicable to commercial space)
• Intellectual property (software and technology licensing, USG data rights, etc.)
• Review and draft a broad range of contracts, regulatory filings, and other legal documents.
• Handle prime contract and subcontract negotiations, pre-award support (e.g., RFP reviews), and post-award counseling (e.g., debriefings and protest assessments).
• Assist with establishing scalable processes, training programs, and a robust program focused on identifying, addressing, and monitoring compliance obligations and managing risks.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage external legal counsel and third-party providers to ensure efficient and cost-effective support.
• Stay up to date on evolving legal developments within the space industry and proactively inform stakeholders.
• Keep senior leadership informed of regulatory changes that impact the company, proactively providing recommendations to address potential risks.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and compliance across the company.
• Foster a culture of integrity and legal compliance throughout the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a lawyer (mix of firm and in house experience preferred)
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Ability to translate business objectives into clear and concise legal language.
• Established track record of enabling business to achieve its goals.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing business critical projects; schedule may vary.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

• Experience in aerospace or other high-tech sector.
• Experience working with space-related agreements (satellite, hosted payload, launch).
• Understanding of regulatory environment for commercial space transactions (FCC, NASA, NOAA).
• Working knowledge of international export rules, including EAR and ITAR.
• Background or degree in engineering.
• Experience collaborating in an international organization.
• Experience in a high technology startup.
• Patience.
• Sense of humor.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program. 

Salary : $135,000 - $175,000