In-House Counsel: Commercial & Construction

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Education support program

Stock options

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a qualified corporate counsel to provide commercial legal support across software licenses, cloud subscriptions, technology development agreements, and real estate transactions. The role supports the Legal and Compliance Department and may be based in Space Coast, FL; Greater Seattle, WA; or Huntsville, AL.

You will advise on diverse transactions, manage risk, coordinate cross-functional teams, and help develop scalable legal processes. A J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with in-house eligibility.
• 4+ years of legal experience with a corporation, law firm, or government entity.
• Experience in software licenses, cloud subscriptions, technology development, M&A, or real estate.
• Experience leading or coordinating sophisticated projects with multiple team members.
• Strong legal research skills using common electronic resources.
• Able to work independently and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Willingness to learn new skills as needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial transactions including software licenses, cloud services, tech agreements, M&A, and real estate.
• Provide specialized legal support for construction matters, including drafting, negotiation, and risk mitigation.
• Identify risks in insurance, employment, IP, environment, information security, data privacy, and export controls.
• Offer practical legal and strategic counsel to executives on risk assessment and transaction execution.
• Help develop scalable processes, programs, and tools to improve service delivery.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Independent work

Education

J.D. / law degree

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a qualified corporate counsel to provide commercial legal support across software licenses, cloud subscriptions, technology development agreements, and real estate transactions. The role supports the Legal and Compliance Department and may be based in Space Coast, FL; Greater Seattle, WA; or Huntsville, AL.

You will advise on diverse transactions, manage risk, coordinate cross-functional teams, and help develop scalable legal processes. A J.D.