Legal Counsel

Logos Space; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Logos Space, based in San Diego, seeks its first legal hire to bridge aerospace innovation with strategic legal direction. You will draft and negotiate first‑of‑its‑kind commercial agreements, manage government contracting frameworks, and shape scalable legal operations from day one by partnering with executives.

You will drive fundraising efforts, oversee due diligence, and coordinate with outside counsel while advising leadership on governance, compliance, and risk in a fast‑growth space tech

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school with active California Bar membership.
• 8–10+ years of legal experience, ideally at a top firm plus in‑house in tech/aerospace.
• Proven track record drafting and negotiating complex transactions and fundraising rounds.
• Entrepreneurial, builder mentality; comfortable working as a department of one.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and close complex commercial transactions and partnerships.
• Lead institutional fundraising rounds and coordinate with outside counsel.
• Build and implement Logos Space’s legal infrastructure and policies.
• Support corporate governance, compliance, and equity administration.
• Navigate aerospace regulations and government contracting requirements.
• Advise engineering, product, and operations on risk and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiations

Fundraising strategy

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

NDA processes

Contract management systems

Job description

Imagine building a global satellite network from the ground up - one designed not just to connect the world, but to redefine how enterprises and governments operate. At Logos Space, we are launching a purpose-built Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite system to fill a critical gap in global connectivity. We’re not just building infrastructure; we’re engineering a foundation of unprecedented speed, resilience, and reliability to extend cloud networks to the most remote corners of the earth - whether by land, sea, or air. Led by a team of industry veterans with proven track records in networking and aerospace, Logos is where world-class engineering meets mission‑critical impact. If you're ready to design the future of space‑based connectivity from day one, you belong here.

Position Summary

As the first legal hire at Logos Space, you will bridge the gap between ambitious aerospace innovation and sound, forward‑thinking legal strategy. You will wear many hats, serving as the foundational pillar for all things legal while acting as a strategic business partner. Our Legal function is directly responsible for safeguarding and accelerating our network deployment through complex transactional drafting, sophisticated corporate structuring, and navigating advanced regulatory landscapes. From day one, you will have a seat at the table - partnering hand‑in‑hand with our VP of Corporate Development & Operations and Head of Business Development to architect and negotiate highly complex, first‑of‑its‑kind commercial agreements and strategic partnerships. Furthermore, you will serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team, managing the legal strategy for large‑scale institutional fundraising and corporate financing rounds by effectively leveraging and partnering with our expert outside counsel. You will drive legal solutions from the initial whiteboard sketch to final execution, establishing the blueprint for our legal operations as we scale.

What it takes to thrive here

• Foresight & Virtual Leadership: You instinctively "look around corners" to anticipate hurdles before they hit, and you excel at leading and collaborating across distributed, virtual teams.
• Ambiguity into Action: You excel in a fast‑paced environment and are energized by taking ambiguous, first‑of‑its‑kind business ideas and transforming them into airtight, forward‑thinking legal frameworks.
• Problem‑Solving Passion: You don't just spot risks - you actively collaborate with engineering and business teams to solve the hardest legal, commercial, and financial puzzles in the space industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Structuring & Advanced Negotiations: Partner closely with the VP of Corporate Development & Operations and Head of Business Development to structure, draft, and close complex commercial transactions, strategic partnerships, anchor customer agreements, and vendor/supplier contracts. Given our dual‑use focus, familiarity with USG procurement and government contracting frameworks is a major plus as we secure key commercial and public sector deals.
• Fundraising & Corporate Financing Strategy: Partner with the CEO, VP of Corporate Development & Operations, and executive leadership to prepare for and structure large‑scale institutional fundraising rounds (Series A/B/C) and strategic corporate financing. You will manage the internal legal due diligence process and coordinate closely with our expert outside counsel to review term sheets, definitive investor agreements, and ensure smooth execution.
• Build the Legal Infrastructure: Architect Logos Space’s legal foundation from scratch. Establish standard templates, NDA processes, contract management workflows, and corporate policies that enable the company to move fast without compromising security.
• Corporate Governance & Strategy: Support the leadership team on corporate matters, including board governance, compliance, equity administration, and strategic corporate development.
• Dual‑Use & Regulatory Oversight: Work collaboratively with external counsel to monitor and navigate aerospace regulations, FCC/ITU spectrum compliance, international data privacy, and government contracting requirements (NDAs, security clearances, or dual‑use considerations as applicable).
• Cross‑Functional Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to engineering, product, and operations teams, providing pragmatic, solutions‑oriented advice on risk mitigation, intellectual property protection, and business scalability.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar (or eligible to register as In‑House Counsel).
• Experience: 8‑10+ years of legal experience, ideally combining foundational training at a top‑tier law firm with in‑house experience at a high‑growth technology, aerospace, or defense startup.
• Transactional & Financing Expertise: Proven track record of independently leading, drafting, and negotiating highly complex commercial transactions or technology agreements, as well as hands‑on experience managing and executing large‑scale institutional fundraising rounds (venture capital or strategic corporate financing).
• Mindset: An entrepreneurial, "builder" mentality. You are comfortable being a department of one, managing a high volume of diverse requests, and prioritizing ruthlessly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling growth‑stage corporate financing (Series A through C+) or complex project financing for infrastructure/aerospace.
• Experience in the aerospace, satellite communications (SatCom), telecommunications, or defense‑tech sectors.
• Familiarity with government procurement, defense contracting (FAR/DFARS), or dealing with dual‑use technology regulatory frameworks (ITAR/EAR).
• Experience handling intellectual property portfolios (patents, trade secrets) in hardware‑or network‑heavy environments.

Logos Space Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering creativity, curiosity and diverse perspectives among employees. We seek to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination. Offers will be contingent on the candidate's ability to access export‑controlled information under U.S. law.

Compensation Range: $230K - $275K