Vice President, General Counsel
Vice President, General Counsel
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24-08-2025
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Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
AtCesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment which allows us to learn develop and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on interactive and autonomous work CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate collaborative energetic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
At CesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment which allows us to learn develop and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on interactive and autonomous work CesiumAstro is the place for you.
We are looking for a skilled General Counsel (GC) to be the chief legal officer for CesiumAstro and to partner with Executive Leadership to prepare the company for the next stage of growth. The ideal candidate will deliver results within a fast-paced environment supporting a disruptive technology company. Experience with IPO-readiness is preferred.
The GC will manage all legal functions across all relevant geographies ensuring a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders while protecting the best interests of the company and its officers.
The GC will work in close cooperation with Executive Leadership the board of directors finance/accounting engineering current and potential investors business development supply chain and IT teams as well as other internal and external stakeholders. The GC will also be a key contributor to overall business strategy.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build-out Legal function to support next stage of company growth encompassing a wide range of areas including but not limited to commercial transactions(including international opportunities) intellectual property export control risk management corporate compliance (including DCAA) employment dispute resolution regulatory matters subsidiary management et al.
- Advise Executive Leadership and management team on key business decisions.
- Provide guidance on capital structure matters including debt and equity financing.
- Manage the companys outside counsel seeking cost-effective representation on outsourced matters.
- Review drafting and negotiating CesiumAstros key agreements.
- Design and manage processes/tools to support a broad range of operational activities.
- Ad hoc legal/commercial advice on a wide range of issues.
- Must become a trusted advisor to the CEO.
- Must be willing to work/relocate to CesiumAstro Headquarters in Austin TX.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- J.D. required
- 10 years experience practicing business law as company counsel or similar
- Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks
- Must have a business-oriented pragmatic approach to challenges that arise in a fast-paced environment
- Strategic mindset
- Strong team player
- Experience with aerospace companies is a plus
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health dental vision HSA FSA life disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
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