Associate General Counsel, Contracts and Compliance

Summary

Join BlackSky, a real-time intelligence company, as an Associate General Counsel specializing in contracts and compliance. You will provide legal counsel across various aspects of the business, including product development, government contracting, and commercial transactions. This role requires extensive experience in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the space or defense sectors and possess excellent communication skills. BlackSky offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, and professional development opportunities. The position reports to the VP of Legal and may be based in Herndon, VA, or remotely in certain states.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree with at least seven (7) years’ experience
• At least three (3) years in the space or defense sectors
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction
• Strong academic credentials and the highest level of integrity and ethics
• Experience negotiating and drafting complex government and commercial contracts
• Strong work ethic, detail oriented, highly organized, and demonstrated ability to multitask and balance competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong understanding of audience
• An active Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on matters ranging from contract analysis and interpretation for commercial, U.S. Government, and international agreements and cost accounting compliance to corporate governance, finance, and regulatory compliance
• Monitor and counsel BlackSky on the federal and state regulatory landscape affecting the Company, which includes regulations impacting BlackSky as a satellite manufacturer and U.S. Government contractor
• Perform risk assessments related to supply chain and manufacturing capabilities, proposed initiatives, corporate activities and industry developments, recommending alternative courses of action to achieve business objectives while limiting liability and risk
• Support the VP of Legal in negotiating and managing complex policies, contracts and commercial agreements, including licensing and software contracts and strategic partnerships/teaming arrangements
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with managing supply chain risk and manufacturing compliance programs
• Experience with US government contracting (FAR/DFARS) and supporting U.S. Government programs
• International contracting and negotiation experience
• Prior In-House experience, space or defense industry company
• Experience working with NOAA, FCC and/or NASA for satellite licensing and regulation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development
• Mac or PC? Your choice!
• Awesome swag