# Legal Counsel

**Company**: Astranis
**Location**: San Francisco
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $190,000-$270,000 USD
**Category**: Legal
**Industry**: Technology

**Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4664256006
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_916b9c30-ccb

## Description

This is a unique opportunity to join a lean legal team at Astranis, which will give you wide ownership and the experience of supporting multiple functions of the business that will directly contribute to our mission of global connectivity in the next phase of hypergrowth.

In this role, you will participate in driving high-profile cross-functional initiatives across the business involving a variety of complex legal and regulatory issues relating to the space technology sector. You will partner closely with our supply chain and business teams to build and strengthen relationships with our vendors and business partners, including negotiating contracts and managing disputes.

Key responsibilities include:

Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including supply chain/vendor agreements, purchase orders, subcontracts, service agreements, capacity purchase agreements, and other bespoke agreements.

Play a key role in managing Astranis' USG contracting compliance obligations and export compliance programs, undertaking special projects and other commercial support initiatives

Requirements include:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school and membership in at least one U.S. state bar

5+ years of attorney experience; a mix of regulatory, law firm, and/or in-house experience is a plus

Direct experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts

Fluency translating legal advice into strategic, actionable guidance for innovative product and business teams

Strong written and oral communication skills, and high attention to detail without sacrificing sense of urgency

Ability to prioritize and manage projects effectively with minimal supervision

Issue-spotting and problem-solving skills and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Bonus - Demonstrated experience in aerospace, hardware, or manufacturing industries - Knowledge of EAR/ITAR - USG Contracting; Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance

## Skills

### Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
- Membership in at least one U.S. state bar
- 5+ years of attorney experience
- Regulatory experience
- Law firm experience
- In-house experience
- Commercial contract negotiation
- USG contracting compliance
- Export compliance
- Strategic guidance
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptability