Description:

We are looking for a skilled General Counsel (“GC”) to be the chief legal officer for An In-House Firm and to partner with Executive Leadership to prepare the company for the next stage of growth. The ideal candidate will deliver results within a fast-paced environment supporting a disruptive technology company. Experience with IPO-readiness is preferred.

The GC will manage all legal functions across all relevant geographies, ensuring a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders, while protecting the best interests of the company and its officers.

The GC will work in close cooperation with Executive Leadership, the board of directors, finance/accounting, engineering, current and potential investors, business development, supply chain, and IT teams, as well as other internal and external stakeholders. The GC will also be a key contributor to overall business strategy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Build-out Legal function to support next stage of company growth, encompassing a wide range of areas including but not limited to commercial transactions(including international opportunities), intellectual property, export control, risk management, corporate, compliance (including DCAA), employment, dispute resolution, regulatory matters, subsidiary management, et al.
Advise Executive Leadership and management team on key business decisions.
Provide guidance on capital structure matters including debt and equity financing.
Manage the company's outside counsel, seeking cost-effective representation on outsourced matters.
Review, drafting, and negotiating CesiumAstro's key agreements.
Design and manage processes/tools to support a broad range of operational activities.
Ad hoc legal/commercial advice on a wide range of issues.
Must become a trusted advisor to the CEO.
Must be willing to work/relocate to CesiumAstro Headquarters in Austin, TX.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

J.D. required
10+ years' experience practicing business law as company counsel or similar
Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks
Must have a business-oriented, pragmatic approach to challenges that arise in a fast-paced environment
Strategic mindset
Strong team player
Experience with aerospace companies is a plus