Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that operates the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform. They are seeking a dynamic Vice President of Legal to lead a team providing legal advice across various business aspects, including product development, government contracting, and commercial transactions.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing small internal legal team; overseeing all legal functions including regulatory, export, US government and international sales, and procurement contracts
- Serve as the senior legal advisor to the General Counsel (GC) and senior leadership team on all legal matters affecting BlackSky
- Participate as an active member of BlackSky's Leadership Team. Provide counsel on legal, business, and operational matters
- Represent BlackSky's legal interests and provide assurance of strong corporate governance and overall legal well-being before the Board, regulatory agencies, and auditors
- Provide guidance 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 U.S. Government contractor
- Lead, manage, and participate as the senior legal person, as appropriate, in SOX activities, compliance audits and investigations
- Perform risk assessments related to proposed initiatives, corporate activities and industry developments, recommending alternative courses of action to achieve business objectives while limiting liability and risk
- Negotiate, draft, and manage complex policies, contracts and commercial agreements, including licensing and software contracts and strategic partnerships/teaming arrangements
- Work with the GC on strategic corporate activities such as joint ventures and possible investments, both domestic and international
- Judge the merits of litigation filed against or on behalf of the Company; work with the appropriate executive(s) and/or outside counsel to define and manage a strategic defense
- Grow, mentor, and develop an internal legal team
- Other job-related duties as assigned
Skills
- Juris Doctorate degree with 10+ years' experience
- At least four years in the space or defense sectors
- At least four years with US government contracts experience at one or more top law firms, government agencies and/or in-house legal departments
- 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, especially licensing and software agreements
- Experience and the ability to manage a small team of legal and contract professionals in daily activities supporting the company's varied business units
- Possess strong team and inter-team cooperation and organization skills
- Experience reviewing, negotiating, and advising on terms and conditions of contracts
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrate an ability to balance competing priorities
- Ability to analyze, direct and recommend resolutions to highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong understanding of audience
- An active Secret Security Clearance
- Substantial experience with government contracting (FAR/DFARS) and supporting U.S. Government programs
- Prior In-House experience, space or defense industry company
- Expertise with teaming arrangements and subcontract negotiations
- Experience working with NOAA, FCC and/or NASA for satellite licensing and regulation
- International contracting and negotiation experience
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 Programs
- Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
- Employer matching donations
- Professional development
- Mac or PC? Your choice!
- Awesome swag
Company Overview
BlackSky is a space-based intelligence company that delivers real-time imagery with global rapid revisit, analytics, and high-frequency monitoring of the most critical and strategic locations, economic assets, and events. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.blacksky.com/.