Senior Commercial Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and direct the negotiation of intricate commercial agreements with international mobile, telecommunications, and technology partners.

• Manage multifaceted commercial, technology development, and supply chain transactions.

• Draft, review, and provide counsel on partnership, services, licensing, technology, software, and service agreements.

• Collaborate with business development, finance, engineering, and other global cross-functional teams.

• Create and execute legal frameworks and best practices for commercial operations.

• Keep abreast of telecommunications industry trends and regulatory changes.

• Manage relationships with external legal counsel as necessary.

• Assist with legal operations initiatives.

• Provide support for legal matters involving AST SpaceMobile’s international offices.

• Stay updated on legal developments impacting the telecommunications and satellite sectors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• UK Qualified lawyer or local equivalent.

• At least 7 years of post-qualification legal experience, particularly in telecommunications and/or satellite communications and commercial transactions.

• Previous experience negotiating complex strategic transactions and partnership agreements in the telecommunications sector.

• Experience in law firms and/or in-house legal settings within a telecommunications or technology organization.

• Knowledge of international telecom regulations and cross-border agreements.

• Experience in satellite communications or emerging technologies.

• Familiarity with hardware agreements, manufacturing agreements, technology development agreements, and global supply chain transactions and regulations.

• Familiarity or experience with legal operations technology and processes, including AI tool usage is advantageous.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to simplify complex legal concepts for business and engineering audiences.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Strategic mindset and sound judgment in high-stakes negotiations.

• Capacity to excel in a fast-paced environment with limited guidance, shifting priorities, and ambiguity.

• Proactive and hands-on working style.

• Positive, team-oriented attitude.

• Ability to work in a standard office environment and utilize a computer for extended periods.

• Willingness to travel occasionally for partner meetings and contract negotiations.

• Capacity to support commercial transactions across various global time zones.

• Availability to assist with commercial transactions outside of standard local working hours, including evenings and other nontraditional hours as business needs require.

• Proficient with AI tools, Microsoft Office Suite, contract lifecycle management systems, legal research platforms such as LexisNexis or Westlaw, and document management tools like SharePoint or Ironclad.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match.

• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance.

• Company-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays.

• Opportunities for Career Growth and Development.