Legal Specialist (US)

Business Support Role:

• Provide advice and analysis during commercial negotiations (MSAs and Service Orders, MOUs, Partnerships, NDAs, supplier agreement, and other commercial contracts) and lead drafting of relevant contractual documents.
• Observe contracts’ follow-up, execution, and administration; keep contact with business partners
• Provide any other legal support to the US (and Global) Business Development teams
• Speak up, identify legal risks and issues, define, and manage mitigation plans

Corporate Support Role:

• Handle ispace US Corporate Affairs through managing governance meetings and materials (Board of Directors, Committees, Shareholders)
• Draft, review, and implement Intercompany agreements
• Partner with and advise other cross-functional teams on various corporate legal projects as needed and including finance, compliance, treasury, tax, procurement and HR
• Supervise and coordinate external legal counsel, as needed

Regulatory Support Role:

• Engage in regulatory advocacy, preparing and advising on legal opinions and correspondence, submissions, and communications with Regulators, and similar bodies
• Monitor ongoing business-related legislation and legal and regulatory changes (international business laws, space laws, and related frameworks), with particular focus on the use and exploration of space resources, and ensure company-wide compliance

Requirements:

• Outstanding academic qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years legal experience with a renowned private law firm or major corporation’s legal departments, preferably working on space industry contracts
• Experience with start-ups is welcomed but not a requirement.
• Excellent communication and writing skills with a high degree of attention to detail, and multicultural and multidisciplinary skills to work across cultures and teams.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple competing responsibilities in a fast-paced changing environment
• High personal standards of excellence and ethics, as well as the ability to act with discretion and sensitivity
• Desire to be in a role that will grow and develop over time
• Passion for space and/or practical experience in the space industry are welcomed but are not prerequisites
• Knowledge of U.S. export control and regulations is appreciated but not a requirement.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $120k+
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k - some fully, company-paid options available for employee-only level coverage