Rocket Lab · 5 days ago
Senior Corporate Counsel
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $250K/yr
7+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company focused on delivering launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior Corporate Counsel will support the legal and compliance organization, providing strategic legal advice to senior management and overseeing corporate governance, securities matters, and M&A transactions.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage the corporate governance and securities matters for the company as well as act as lead attorney, managing from a legal aspect, capital market activity and mergers and acquisition transactions
Lead legal review, advise and assist with the crafting of annual and quarterly reports, proxy statements, and other public disclosures in compliance with SEC regulations and NASDAQ listing exchange requirements
Lead legal review, advise and assist with capital markets and other financing transactions
Provide guidance on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, Regulation FD, insider trading policies, and 10b5-1 plans
Collaborate with investor relations, finance, and communications teams to ensure accurate and timely public disclosures
Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and committee issues, director independence, and executive compensation
Develop and maintain corporate policies related to governance, securities trading, and public disclosures
Assist in legal due diligence and negotiation for M&A transactions, including public and private transactions, and cross-border acquisitions
Provide strategic legal advice on transaction structures, risk assessment, and post-acquisition integration
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active membership in the California State Bar or Registered In-House Counsel (RIHC)
Minimum of 7+ years of legal experience
Proven experience as in-house counsel for publicly traded company or at a top-tier law firm
Experience in security law compliance, as well as navigating complex corporate structures and transactions
Preferred
Demonstrate initiative and the ability to take on greater responsibilities with potential for leadership opportunities over time
Capable of adapting to fast-paced changes, shifting priorities, evolving directions, and addressing unique legal challenges
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior executives and boards
Experience managing external counsel relationships and budgets, focusing on reviewing legal bills and keeping costs under control
Familiarity with the Aerospace or Space industry and related regulations
Familiarity with export compliance regulations e.g. ITAR and EAR
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-17
2026-01-16
2026-01-16
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