Senior Corporate Counsel (Domestic)

The posting, as LeoLabs, Inc. wrote it

Why LeoLabs?

At LeoLabs, we're building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.

We're not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations.

If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, the Senior Corporate Counsel will provide legal support across LeoLabs' U.S. Government and defense contracting, commercial transactions, supply chain operations, compliance, corporate governance, and day-to-day business activities.

This role will serve as a trusted legal advisor and business partner, working closely with leadership and teams across Finance, HR, Recruiting, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Business Development to identify and manage legal and regulatory risks while supporting business priorities.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, collaborative, and solutions-oriented attorney who can work independently, provide practical legal guidance, and balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced, growing organization.

You Will Be Responsible For

U.S. Government & Defense Contracting

• Provide legal guidance throughout the U.S. Government contracting lifecycle, including proposals, contract formation, negotiations, performance, modifications, audits, and closeout.
• Draft, review, and negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and related arrangements while ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and applicable contractual flow-down requirements.
• Advise on and manage Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), bid protests, claims, government audits, inspections, disputes, and other government contracting matters.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate contractual, regulatory, and operational risks associated with government programs.

Commercial Transactions & Supply Chain Operations

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including strategic agreements, MSAs, SLAs, SaaS agreements, licensing arrangements, purchase orders, statements of work, service agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Provide legal guidance across customer-facing and procurement activities, including supply chain operations, vendor management, logistics, and commercial relationships.
• Advise on contract

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ent, regulatory compliance, and operational legal matters.

• Partner with the Chief Legal Officer to identify and address legal risks associated with business operations and global expansion.

Within 12 Months, You'll

• Identify and implement improvements to legal processes, contract workflows, compliance practices, and overall legal operations.
• Independently coordinate with outside counsel and provide practical legal recommendations to leadership.
• Support corporate governance, M&A, strategic transactions, and special projects as needed.
• Serve as a trusted legal partner across the organization, helping the business execute efficiently while managing legal and regulatory risk.

Compensation

This position is benchmarked to the Washington Dc Metro with a base salary range of $222,000–$237,000, plus bonus and equity. Actual base salary will be determined based on the candidate’s work location, experience, skills, and other applicable factors

Perks and Benefits

• 100 USD monthly wellness benefit to support your health and well-being
• $300 USD home office setup stipend, available for use within your first six months
• $75 USD monthly home internet allowance, paid directly through your regular paycheck
• Individual Development Fund to support training, learning, and professional development
• Employee Recognition Program to celebrate contributions and achievements across the team
• Employee Referral Program so you can help us connect with great talent
• And much more!

Vendor Notification

LeoLabs does not engage external staffing agencies or third-party recruiting firms for this role. Unsolicited candidate submissions will not be considered.

We are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their skills, experience, and contributions. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs, consistent with applicable law.

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