Corporate Counsel

NanoRacks LLC; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense and technology company in Washington, DC is seeking a Corporate Attorney with experience in M&A and corporate law. Ideal candidates should have a J.D. and 4–6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in aerospace or defense industries. The role involves providing legal support for transactions and ensuring regulatory compliance. Competitive salary range is $200,000 – $225,000.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience practicing corporate law, M&A, or transactional practice.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or technology industries preferred.
• Familiar with securities, antitrust, and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for M&A transactions, including due diligence.
• Advise on corporate governance matters and internal reorganizations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, securities, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies. We are building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next, with people who solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating term sheets, purchase agreements, and ancillary transaction documents.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, entity formation, capitalization, and internal reorganizations.
• Assist with corporate transactions, financings, and other strategic initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with finance and tax teams on structuring and executing corporate transactions.
• Manage outside counsel on transactional and specialized corporate matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate, securities, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and coordinate post-acquisition integration activities, including aligning legal entities, contracts, and compliance obligations across the combined business.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction of residence/practice.
• 4–6 years of experience practicing corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, or transactional practice at a law firm and/or in-house legal department, with public-company experience preferred.
• Experience in the aerospace, defense, or technology industries is strongly preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with the ability to handle complex transactions.
• Familiarity with securities, antitrust, and regulatory considerations in M&A transactions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a practical and business-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Compensation and Location

Salary range: $200,000 – $225,000 USD. Location: Washington, DC pay range.

Important Notices

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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