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Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial

CesiumAstro

Job Location:

El Segundo, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 187000 - 229000

Posted: 1 October 2026 (26 days ago)

Application Deadline: 29 December 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 aSenior Legal Counsel to lead and scale our commercial legal operations and serve as a key partner to business finance and operations teams. This is a foundational role responsible for developing and enhancing our commercial legal capabilities from contract frameworks to risk management whileoperatingas a hands-on contributor.

You will report to the Vice President & General Counsel and play a critical role in enabling the companys growth through pragmatic business-oriented legal guidance.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead drafting negotiation and execution of a wide range of agreements including customer and revenue-generating contracts non-disclosure agreements vendor supplier and manufacturing agreements strategic partnerships and joint development agreements.
Partner closely with product business development and procurement teams to enable efficient deal execution.
Develop scalable contracting processes templates and playbooks to accelerate deal velocity.
Provide practical risk-calibrated legal advice to cross-functional stakeholders.
Translate complex legal concepts into clear business guidance for business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Support new product launches pricing models and go-to-market strategies.
Build and implement contracting workflows approval processes and legal systems.
Establishand maintain standard templates clause libraries and fallback positions.
Improve legal operations to increase efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
Support corporate governance and entity management.
Assistwith employment matters M&A and other strategic transactions as needed.
Manage outside counsel effectively across specialty areas.
Support management of the companys intellectual property portfolio including strategy filings and coordination with outside counsel.
Support legal matters related to international operations including cross-border compliance corporate governance employment matters and coordination with local counsel.
Identifyand proactively manage legal and commercial risks across the business.
Support development of internal policies and compliance programs.
Partner with finance and operations on risk allocation and mitigation strategies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in the United States.
10 years of progressive legal experience supporting commercial transactions within aerospace defense advanced manufacturing or similarly regulated industries.
Proven success leading contract negotiations on complex commercial transactions.
Experience partnering with senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to support commercialobjectivesand risk management.
Experience supporting complex commercial deals and cross-functional teams.
Highly pragmatic with strong business judgment.
Ability to balance speed and risk in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent negotiation communication and stakeholder management skills.
Hands-on and execution-oriented approach.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Progressive law firm experience in in technology transactions and/or corporate securities.
Exposure to government contracting.
Experience scaling legal processes at an early-stage company.

$187000 - $229000 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:

Senior IC

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