Legal Counsel

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead and scale our commercial legal operations and serve as a key partner to business, finance, and operations teams. This is a foundational role responsible for developing and enhancing our commercial legal capabilities, from contract frameworks to risk management, while operating as a hands-on contributor. 

You will report to the Vice President & General Counsel and play a critical role in enabling the company’s growth through pragmatic, business-oriented legal guidance. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead drafting, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of agreements, including customer and revenue-generating contracts, non-disclosure agreements, vendor, supplier, and manufacturing agreements, strategic partnerships, and joint development agreements. 
• Partner closely with product, business development, and procurement teams to enable efficient deal execution. 
• Develop scalable contracting processes, templates, and playbooks to accelerate deal velocity. 
• Provide practical, risk-calibrated legal advice to cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Translate complex legal concepts into clear business guidance for business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Support new product launches, pricing models, and go-to-market strategies. 
• Build and implement contracting workflows, approval processes, and legal systems. 
• Establish and maintain standard templates, clause libraries, and fallback positions. 
• Improve legal operations to increase efficiency and reduce bottlenecks. 
• Support corporate governance and entity management. 
• Assist with employment matters, M&A, and other strategic transactions as needed. 
• Manage outside counsel effectively across specialty areas. 
• Support management of the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including strategy, filings, and coordination with outside counsel.