Commercial Counsel

United States Digital Space LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Annual bonuses

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Short disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Paid holidays (10+)

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Commercial Counsel to support procurement of goods and services, provide legal review, and counsel cross-functional teams from US and international operations. The role centers on negotiating contracts, managing forms, and improving procurement policies with a focus on risk mitigation and compliance.

Ideal candidates have a JD, 5+ years of legal experience, and experience with commercial procurement and international transactions within tech or

Qualifications

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of legal experience.
• Experience at a well-regarded law firm preferred.
• In-house experience, ideally in tech/manufacturing with Supply Chain involvement.
• Experience advising on commercial procurement and international transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of commercial contracts including purchase orders, service and license agreements.
• Mitigate legal risk by implementing processes and controls for procurement teams.
• Provide analyses of laws, regulations and industry practices in procurement.
• Counsel Supply Chain, Purchasing, Facilities through all procurement stages including RFPs, RFQs, and disputes.
• Manage standard Purchase Orders and Terms & Conditions; improve policies and AI enablement.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Independent work

ITAR/compliance awareness

Education

JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school

Job description

the company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

COMMERCIAL COUNSEL

As a Commercial Counsel on the the company Legal Team, you will enable the company’s procurement of critical goods and services by providing legal review and solutions-based counseling to Supply Chain, Purchasing, Facilities and other cross-functional partners on complex legal and business issues in the United States and internationally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft, negotiate, and review a range of commercial contracts, including purchase orders/agreements, service agreements, license agreements, long-term supply agreements, non-disclosure agreements , and other agreements related to the acquisition of goods and services

• Identify and mitigate legal risk by implementing appropriate processes, trainings, and controls for the supported the company teams

• Provide legal analyses of applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices, particularly related to the procurement of goods and services

• Work closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Facilities Teams to provide legal counseling throughout all stages of the procurement lifecycle, including RFPs, RFQs, purchase agreements, license agreements and dispute resolution

• Manage the company’s form Purchase Order and Standard Terms and Conditions

• Support continuous improvements of forms, policies, and processes to streamline and simplify procurements, including using AI and other technologies to improve efficiency and efficacy

• Work cross functionally with business teams across the company to analyze legal risks, devise creative solutions, and develop strong, trusted advisor relationships

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school

• 5+ years of legal experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience at a well-regarded law firm

• Experience as an in-house lawyer, ideally within the tech and/or manufacturing sectors and with direct contact with Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Facilities Teams

• Experience providing legal advice related to commercial procurement transactions, including international transactions, and ideally with Fortune 1000 companies

• Experience managing legal issues for a high-growth multinational company

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with clients in various geographies and comfortable advising all levels of management

• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory issues

• Comfortability with and responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction as well as working with technologies and products and in practice areas without much precedence

• The ideal candidate is diligent and proactive and has demonstrated excellent legal and business judgment, technical acumen, communication skills, and strategic thinking, along with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. State

• This position is based in Washington, DC—though other the company offices will be considered—and requires being onsite at a the company office; remote work will not be considered

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends, as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 3: $190,000.00 - $255,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

• long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
• potential discretionary bonuses
• the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• access to comprehensive medical coverage
• access to vision coverage
• access to dental coverage
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• short disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• various other discounts and perks
• accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation
• eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of the company’s Affi­shative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail]*.*