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Legal Assistant

CesiumAstro

Job Location:

El Segundo, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 14 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive legal support to a dynamic and multidisciplinary legal team. This role reports to the Vice President General Counsel and is ideal for a proactive professional with exceptional organizational skills strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. The successful candidate will support a broad range of legal and administrative matters including contract management legal document review and drafting knowledge management process improvement and special projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Draft review and redline legal documents including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) vendor agreements letters memoranda and other commercial contracts.
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding NDAs and other legal documents and matters.
Coordinate electronic signature processes and maintain contract records databases and legal filings.
Support the development and implementation of processes that improve efficiency and organization within the Legal team.
Manage legal intake workflows and tools to ensure timely and effective support of legal requests.
Develop maintain and enhance centralized legal resources templates and tools for internal stakeholders.
Partner cross-functionally with teams such as Procurement Business Development Engineering Human Resources Finance and Operations.
Conduct legal and business research as needed to support various projects and initiatives.
Assist with knowledge management document retention and compliance-related activities.
Support and manage special projects and other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

5 years of experience as a paralegal legal assistant or equivalent role within a law firm or corporate legal department.
Associates degree in a related field or Paralegal Certification.
Strong understanding of legal terminology procedures and principles.
Experience conducting legal research using online databases and other resources.
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Google Workspace Microsoft Office Suite and legal technology platforms.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to travel occasionally both domestically and internationally as business needs require.
Flexibility to work outside standard business hours on occasion to support critical business priorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience supporting in-house legal teams and/or high-growth companies.
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and collaboration tools.
Experience with platforms such as Slack Confluence Jira Smartsheet Lucidchart or similar business applications.
Exposure to commercial contracting procurement compliance intellectual property or corporate governance matters.

$112000 - $133000 a year

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 will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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