Senior-level Attorney

York Space Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Holidays and sick time

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Equity programs

Job summary

York Space Systems in Greenwood Village, CO is seeking a senior attorney to support strategic, transactional, and compliance initiatives across government contracts, corporate, and regulatory matters. The role partners with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, reporting to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, and is located in our Greenwood Village office (no remote option).

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of post-graduate legal experience, strong U.S.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing.
• 12+ years of post-graduate legal experience; mix of law firm, government, and in-house preferred.
• 5+ years in U.S. Government contracting, including firm fixed-price contracts and OTAs.
• Experience with complex, multi-disciplinary prime contracts throughout lifecycle.
• Experience in space, manufacturing, or high-tech sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on federal contracting matters, including firm fixed-price contracts and OTAs.
• Develop OCI mitigation plans and firewall protocols; monitor and document risks.
• Support subcontract negotiations and pricing discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Advise on government and commercial prime contracts, including risk management and dispute resolution.
• Lead or support domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions.
• Advise on export controls, sanctions, and cross-border regulatory matters.
• Provide guidance on debt facilities, refinancing, and capital structure considerations.

Skills

U.S. Government contracting

National security

Export controls

Contract negotiations

Mergers & acquisitions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next‑generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to‑end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board. York is experiencing a period of significant growth and evolution, and we are seeking a senior attorney who will play a meaningful role in supporting the company’s strategic, transactional, and compliance initiatives. The position provides an opportunity to contribute to high impact work across multiple areas of the business, partnering closely with senior leaders and cross functional teams. The role will support and report to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and will be located in York’s Greenwood Village office (no remote option).

Responsibilities

The role will support a wide range of legal activities that contribute to York’s strategic growth, compliance posture, and operational success. Core responsibilities may include:

Government Contracts & Related Compliance

• Providing guidance and support on federal contracting matters, in particular firm fixed-price contracts and OTAs, including contract interpretation, and compliance with government customer and regulatory requirements such as national security considerations and price reasonableness determinations.
• Providing legal support and guidance throughout the contract lifecycle, inclusive of facilitating ECPs and addressing cost and pricing matters.
• Resolve disputes, inclusive of managing bid protests.

Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) & Firewall Management

• Developing, implementing, and managing OCI mitigation plans and firewall protocols.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to proactively identify potential OCIs and maintain robust monitoring, training, and documentation practices.
• Addressing such matters in the context of corporate structuring and subsidiary management.

Supplier Management Support

• Providing subcontract interpretation and negotiations support, inclusive of interrelationship with prime contract performance. Contributing to cross-functional teams to resolve disputes. Facilitating pricing discussions and subcontract amendments as required.

Proposal and Prime Contract Negotiations Support

• Providing legal support for government and commercial prime contracts, inclusive of risk management, title transfer, dispute resolution, and termination provisions.

Mergers & Acquisitions / Strategic Transactions

• Leading or supporting legal aspects of domestic and international acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions. May include credit facility management and tax advice.
• Overseeing or contributing to deal structuring, negotiation, diligence, and post closing integration.
• Coordinating closely with internal stakeholders across finance, tax, people operations, engineering, and program teams.

International Compliance & U.S. Government Regulatory Matters

• Advising on global regulatory considerations, including export controls, foreign investment reviews, sanctions, and cross border compliance obligations.
• Ensuring York’s international operations and deal activities align with relevant U.S. Government rules and international legal frameworks.

Treasury, Credit Facilities & Financing Support

• Providing legal guidance on debt portfolio management, credit facility negotiations, refinancing, and capital structure initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with contractual terms, disclosure obligations, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing in at least one jurisdiction.
• 12+ years of relevant post-graduate legal experience; a combination of law firm, government and in-house preferred.
• 5+ years of in-depth experience in U.S. Government contracting, including firm fixed price contracts and OTAs.
• Proven track record managing legal matters associated with complex, multi-disciplinary prime contracts throughout operational mission lifecycle.
• Substantial experience in one or more of the following areas: intellectual property, national security, dispute resolution, subsidiary management, pricing determinations, international business/cross-border transactions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and high-tech industries; experience with space industry preferred.
• Ability to maintain composure in high-stress and time-pressured situations.
• Ability and willingness to handle both sophisticate and more routine matters.
• Active TS‑SCI clearance or lower-level clearance with ability to upgrade.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of York’s total compensation package for employees.

Pay range: $180,000 to $280,000 base salary annually.

This role is eligible to participate in our equity award program. Any award is discretionary and not guaranteed and may be contingent upon individual and/or Company performance. The amount, timing, and terms of any equity award will be determined in accordance with the Company’s equity incentive plan and applicable policies. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and accomplishment-specific awards.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Participation in our discretionary annual bonus and equity programs.

Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates.

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.