Senior Corporate Counsel, Project Kuiper (Satellites / Communications)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join their Project Kuiper Legal team in London. This role involves leading negotiations and compliance efforts while supporting business leaders in a dynamic environment focused on launching a constellation of satellites. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience, particularly in technology and commercial transactions, and will thrive in a fast-paced, challenging atmosphere. With opportunities for domestic and international travel, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing global broadband connectivity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience in-house or in private practice.
• Experience in technology and commercial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support business leaders and lead public sector negotiations.
• Develop strategies for handling legal issues creatively.

Skills

Legal Experience

Negotiation Skills

Compliance Knowledge

Commercial Transactions

Technology Law

Education

Law Degree

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Senior Corporate Counsel, Project Kuiper (Satellites / Communications), London

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world. We are looking for a talented lawyer to join the Project Kuiper Legal team.

Key job responsibilities:

• You will be embedded with the Kuiper teams and support business leaders.
• You will lead on public sector focused negotiations, due diligence, and compliance.
• The successful candidate will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about technology, enjoys being continually challenged, and demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

This position is based in London, UK. Some travel, domestic and international, will be required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Significant post-qualification legal experience gathered in-house or in private practice, with a minimum of 10+ years of legal experience.
• Experience in technology and commercial transactions or businesses.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization or equivalent.
• Experience working independently and directly with all levels of legal and business partners or equivalent.