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Turion Space · 1 day ago

General Counsel

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$225K/yr - $325K/yr

7+ years exp

Turion Space is building the autonomous infrastructure to operate and defend the in-space economy. They are seeking an experienced General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal counsel, oversee legal and regulatory affairs, and influence organizational strategy. This role will also involve managing legal risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

AerospaceInformation TechnologyManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide expert legal advice to executives and management, or coordinate with external counsel on legal issues including but not limited to the organization’s government and regulatory environment, data privacy and risk mitigation, intellectual property, patents, communications, corporate and business administration, finance and treasury, human resources, and stock incentives

Lead Turion's legal team and manage outside council partnerships

Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, export controls, government contracting, DCMA, and other agencies

Prepare and review legal documents and data, advising on appropriate legal actions. Ensure that legal issues, contracts, disputes, and complex transactions are conducted within the due diligence of the legal framework

Provides expertise and guidance on corporate governance policies and procedures throughout the company

Creates and executes risk management policies and procedures

Drafts, negotiates, reviews, and finalizes agreements

Develops and implements intellectual property protection strategies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks and ensure best practices

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Securities lawCorporate lawGovernment contractsIntellectual propertyLegal strategy developmentClient management skillsAnalytical skillsProfessional ethicsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; active member of the state bar of California in good standing

Minimum seven (7) years securities/corporate law/government experience at a major law firm and/or as an in-house Legal Counsel

Successful track record managing attorneys and outside counsel

The ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or Top Secret clearance

Broad legal knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, government contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, and intellectual property