General Counsel

Turion Space; Irvine; On-site; GBP 113,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in Irvine, Scotland is seeking an experienced General Counsel. The role involves providing comprehensive legal counsel and overseeing regulatory affairs, influencing organizational strategy, and ensuring compliance with legal frameworks. Applicants should have a Juris Doctor degree, strong legal knowledge, and at least seven years of relevant experience. A competitive salary and benefits package, including equity and health insurance, are offered.

Benefits

Equity

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Team Building Activities

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of securities/corporate law/government experience.
• Successful track record managing attorneys and outside counsel.
• Broad legal knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to executives and management on regulatory issues.
• Lead the legal team and manage outside counsel partnerships.
• Draft, negotiate, and review legal agreements.

Skills

Expert legal advice

Leadership skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Turion Space is building the autonomous infrastructure to operate and defend the in-space economy. From our DROID satellites that remove debris and inspect assets, to Starfire OS that enables autonomous space operations, to advanced propulsion and sensing technologies, we are solving some of the hardest problems in space. Our mission is to ensure that space remains usable, safe, and secure for generations to come.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive General Counsel to join our leadership team. The General Counsel will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. This role involves providing comprehensive legal counsel, corporate development, and support to the CEO, COO, board of directors, and senior leaders across organization. The General Counsel will spearhead the corporate legal strategy, regulatory and risk compliance programs, and oversee all legal and regulatory affairs for the organization. Furthermore, this role will be instrumental in influencing organizational strategy, overseeing domestic and international transactions.

This position will be on-site at our HQ in Irvine, CA.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the aerospace, defense, or other similar technical and manufacturing industries.
• Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives and negotiate effectively.
• Strong leadership, communication and client management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional clients.
• Excellent judgement and analytical skills.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• An active Secret or Top Secret Clearance.

ITAR Requirements

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well‑being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full‑time employees are eligible for:

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company‑sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.