Commercial Counsel

Title: Commercial Counsel

Segment:   Voyager Space - Corporate

Location:  Remote, preference for Colorado or Northern California

Job Type: Full Time 

Company Description: Voyager Space is dedicated to building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth. With over 35 years of spaceflight heritage and over 2,000 successful missions, Voyager is powering the commercial space revolution. Voyager delivers exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global customer base that includes civil and national security agencies, commercial companies, academic and research institutions, and more.

Position Description:

This in-house commercial counsel will play a key role in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor and supplier agreements, licensing, and partnership agreements. This individual will ensure that all agreements align with the company’s strategic objectives while minimizing legal risks. The ideal candidate will have 3 or more years of experience in commercial contracts, ideally within the aerospace or high-tech industry.

Responsibilities: 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, Service Orders, Statements of Work, partnership agreements, and vendor contracts 
• Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, legal compliance, and risk management.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, engineering, and business development, to ensure legal terms align with business goals.
• Manage contract lifecycles, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks associated with commercial contracts.
• Stay informed of relevant regulatory changes and ensure the company remains compliant with aerospace industry standards.
• Support dispute resolution and manage any legal claims or contract disputes related to commercial transactions.

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar license in good standing in the state in which you currently reside.
• 3 or more years of substantive experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts such as supply chain/logistics agreements, master service agreements, manufacturing agreements, technology agreements, vendor agreements, nondisclosure agreements, licensing agreements, etc., preferably in the aerospace, defense, and/or technology sectors
• In-House experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards, including FAR, ITAR, and export control laws, is a plus.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, meet deadlines, and function independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability interface directly with internal business clients, support staff, external resources, and other collaborators.

Preferences:

Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000/year

Application Deadline: October 31, 2024

Please click “Apply” to submit your application.

Voyager Space offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.