Senior Corporate Counsel, Project Kuiper (Satellites / Communications)

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join the Project Kuiper Legal team, focusing on satellite communications. This role involves supporting business leaders, leading negotiations, and developing creative legal strategies to address risks while allowing flexibility in business operations. The ideal candidate will have significant legal experience, particularly in technology and commercial transactions, and will thrive in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about technology and eager to tackle legal challenges in an exciting project, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience, preferably in-house or private practice.
• Strong background in technology and commercial transactions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal Experience

Technology Transactions

Commercial Transactions

Negotiation Skills

Compliance

Education

Law Degree

Job description

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Senior Corporate Counsel, Project Kuiper (Satellites / Communications)

View more categories View less categories Sector Marketing, Advertising and PR, Project and Program Management Role Senior Executive Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

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.

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