The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially minded In-House Legal Counsel to join our growing Company. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across the organization, providing strategic legal guidance on a broad range of matters critical to an aerospace company operating in a complex regulatory and commercial environment.
You will be expected to manage matters independently, apply sound judgment in fast-moving situations, and collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, HR, Operations, and Executive leadership. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a seasoned attorney ready to take on meaningful work in a mission-driven industry.
How You'll Fulfill Your Mission
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Lead and support all phases of M&A transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and post-closing integration.
- Coordinate with external counsel, investment bankers, and senior leadership on strategic transactions.
- Assess legal risks associated with target companies, including IP, regulatory compliance, and contractual obligations.
Contracts & Commercial Agreements
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including development contracts, licensing agreements, NDAs, SaaS agreements, and government/defense contracts.
- Develop and maintain standard contract templates and playbooks to support efficient business operations.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.
Vendor Negotiations
- Manage legal aspects of vendor and supplier relationships, including negotiation of procurement agreements, master service agreements, and statements of work.
- Partner with the Supply Chain and Procurement teams to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks in the vendor ecosystem.
- Resolve vendor disputes and escalations in alignment with company interests and contractual rights.
Equity & Cap Table Management
- Administer and maintain the company's equity program using Carta, including option grants, RSUs, exercises, and 409A valuations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws in connection with equity issuances and secondary transactions.
- Serve as the primary legal point of contact for board and investor equity-related matters.
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Provide guidance on federal and state aerospace regulatory requirements, including FAA, ITAR, and EAR compliance.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess impact on business operations.
- Support the development and implementation of internal compliance policies and training programs.
General Legal Advisory
- Provide timely, practical legal advice on employment, fundraising, IP, data privacy, litigation management, and corporate governance matters.
- Manage relationships with outside counsel, oversee legal spend, and ensure efficient use of external resources.
- Support board meetings, prepare resolutions, and maintain corporate records.