Space Systems Commercial & Legal Contracts Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate commercial agreements related to satellite sales, constellation programs, and associated services.

• Assist in drafting and negotiating satellite procurement agreements, master supply agreements, NDAs, MoUs, teaming agreements, and strategic partnership arrangements.

• Review terms pertaining to liability, indemnities, warranties, intellectual property, acceptance criteria, payment milestones, and termination.

• Identify contractual risks and propose commercially viable solutions.

• Support customer negotiations in collaboration with the SVP of Space Systems and the Legal team.

• Ensure contracts accurately reflect the agreed commercial and technical commitments.

• Assist in structuring contracts for sovereign satellite programs involving government clients, local industry partners, and prime contractors.

• Aid in local AIT, technology transfer, knowledge transfer, and intellectual property licensing agreements.

• Review localization, industrial participation, export control, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Support commercial and contractual structures for joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and local operating agreements.

• Evaluate commercial and contractual exposure across international opportunities.

• Review customer tender conditions and government procurement specifications.

• Maintain records of negotiated terms, deviations, and unresolved contractual issues.

• Assist with RFP, RFQ, and government tender responses, as well as commercial proposals and BAFO submissions.

• Coordinate with Engineering and Program Management to ensure technically feasible commitments.

• Oversee contractual obligations post-award.

• Monitor amendments, variations, milestone obligations, and customer commitments.

• Provide assistance with disputes, claims, and change requests in conjunction with the Legal team.

• Maintain a contract repository and enhance contractual processes and templates.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–8 years of pertinent experience in commercial contracts, legal operations, contract management, or commercial law.

• A law degree or recognized legal qualification is highly preferred; qualification as a practicing solicitor or lawyer would be a plus.

• Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

• Strong understanding of contractual risk allocation, liability, indemnities, intellectual property, and payment protections.

• Experience collaborating with government customers, defense contractors, or complex technology suppliers.

• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to translate legal considerations into actionable business recommendations.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Capability to work independently while closely collaborating with senior commercial leadership.

• Experience in the aerospace, satellite manufacturing, defense, or space industry is desirable.

• Exposure to government-to-business or government-to-government procurement is advantageous.

• Familiarity with technology transfer, licensing, and international industrial partnerships is preferred.

• Knowledge of export controls, sanctions, and cross-border contractual requirements is desirable.

• Experience supporting high-value international programs, particularly in the Middle East and Europe, is a plus.

• Understanding of contract structures involving local primes, subcontractors, and sovereign customers is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Engaging workplace culture with team-building activities.