Corporate Counsel

About the Role:  

We’re seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team, reporting to our SVP Legal. This role will advise on U.S. corporate and general commercial matters. This role will appeal to candidates who want to expand their breadth of legal experience, as well as those who are excited by the prospect of working at a space company.  

This role will partner with with various organizations, including Planet’s Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations and Communications Teams on external disclosures, such as earnings releases and press releases. This role may be performed remotely in the United States.

Impact You’ll Own:

• Managing and overseeing: annual, quarterly and general SEC filings; Section 16 filings; board prep; proxy and AGM; earnings materials
• Managing corporate governance and associated compliance
• Maintaining/updating intercompany agreements
• Collaborating with the legal team and company management on various special projects
• Provide counsel and advice to cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders to set the company’s legal strategy on a broad range of matters related to corporate and transactional matters
• Review communications and marketing materials with an eye on corporate and securities matters (e.g. forward looking statements, etc.)
• Train employees on legal matters and company policies to promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior
• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of agreements with our clients and vendors, who range from governments and multinational corporations to startups, nonprofits, and more.
• Support the continued improvement of standard form agreements, legal processes and company policies.
• Support product development, readiness and releases.
• Support privacy team on day to day operations, compliance and best practices.
• Provide excellent customer service, support the day to day operations of the company and work cross-functionally with other departments like Sales, Product, Proposal Team, Finance, Revenue Operations, and others.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. 
• 6+ years of legal experience with at least 4+ years of this experience as an attorney
• Membership in at least one state bar   
• Superb written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Ability to build consensus for decisions and quickly drive to effective resolution
• Experience proactively problem-solving and taking ownership over projects and responsibilities
• Ability to effectively manage tight deadlines, competing demands, and multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Exceptional business acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals at all levels of an organization
• Proven leadership and customer-service focus in building relationships
• Significant corporate law experience
• Outstanding organizational, prioritization, and project management skills

What Makes You Stand Out:

• 6+ years of experience in a dynamic environment working on corporate matters 
• Experience managing or mentoring other team members
• Experience at a high tech company with DaaS/SaaS model
• Knowledge and interest in agile aerospace
• Experience at both a law firm and in-house

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Benefits While Working at Planet:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company contribution
• Flexible Time Off in addition to holidays and company global days off 
• Generous Parental Leave
• Remote friendly work environment 
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity Options
• Commuter Benefits
• Volunteering Benefits

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below.  Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location.  The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.  Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.