Legal Counsel (U.S)

ALL.SPACE; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

ALL.SPACE is seeking a Legal Counsel (U.S.) to lead all legal matters for the U.S. business, reporting to the UK CLO. The role covers governance, contract drafting, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and government affairs.

The position may start at 3 days a week with potential for more hours as the U.S. operation grows, with remote work possible and some Alabama travel likely based on needs.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one state.
• In-house experience within the defence sector preferred.
• Proven expertise in government contracts and contract lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, DoD procurement, FCC licensing and export controls.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting abilities.
• Ability to build relationships across the business and communicate complex issues clearly.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation and budgeting skills.
• Familiarity with defence and space technologies beneficial.
• Compliance certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and advise on U.S. Government Terms & Conditions, including OTAs, GSA, FAR, DFARS, cybersecurity, data privacy and other regulations governing US Government and commercial hardware and services contracts.
• Provide guidance on government contract interpretation, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation strategies including advice on flow-down requirements.
• Develop and implement U.S. sales contract templates.
• Ensure contract processes and documentation are compliant with all applicable regulations and U.S. Government standards, including sub-contracting plans under the GSA.
• Draft and negotiate U.S. supplier terms.
• Lead the Company’s application for FCL, instructing external advisers as required.
• Develop policies for managing CUI and personnel security clearances.
• Support broader legal function including corporate matters, vendor agreements, and general operational matters.
• Lead legal aspects of governance implementation within U.S. operations including state and federal registrations and intercompany agreements.
• Oversee compliance with U.S. export controls, anti-bribery and corruption measures, data privacy legislation, and AI usage.
• Support Supply Chain to implement a new Export Control Handbook and help train staff on EAR, ITAR and export/import requirements.
• Support development of policies, procedures and standard agreements.
• Work with Product on FCC certifications and licensing.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and update internal processes, promoting best practice in legal, compliance and risk management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Relationship building

Clear communication

Independent worker

Presentation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

The Legal Counsel (U.S.) leads all legal matters relating to the company’s U.S. business andits government-related operations. Reporting into the Chief Legal Officer in the UK, responsibilities include managing US governance and corporate structure, drafting andnegotiating U.S.contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, andmaintainingstrong relationships with U.S. Government agencies. This role will work closely with the Company’s Contracts Manager and Sales Operations lead. This position will be initially 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) with the potential for further hours as the Company’s U.S. operation grows.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial Contracts:

• Review and advise on U.S. Government Terms & Conditions, including OTAs, GSA, FAR, DFARS, cybersecurity, data privacy and other regulations governing US Government and commercial hardware and services contracts.

• Provide guidance on government contract interpretation, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation strategies including advice onflow-down requirements.

• Develop and implement U.S. sales contract templates.

• Ensure contract processes and documentation are compliant with all applicable regulations and U.S. Government standards, including any sub-contracting plans required under the GSA.

• Draft and negotiate U.S. supplier terms.

Advisory & Support:

• Lead the Company’s application for FCL, instructing external advisers as required.

• Develop policies for managing CUI and personnel security clearances.

• Support broader legal function including corporate matters, vendor agreements, and general operational matters, with flexibility to assist across various legal needs as the business requires.

• Lead legal aspects of governance implementation within U.S. operations including state and federal registrations, developing and ensuring compliance with governance documents for US entities, and supporting CLO on intercompany agreements,

• Oversee compliance with U.S. export controls, anti-bribery and corruption measures, data privacy legislation, and the use of artificial intelligence.

• Support Supply Chain to implement a new Export Control Handbook and help train staff on EAR, ITAR and export/import requirements.

• Supportdevelopmentof policies,proceduresand standard agreements.

• Work with Product on FCC certifications and licensing.

• Stay informed of regulatory changes and update internal processes, promoting best practice in legal, compliance and risk management.

• Advisethe Chief Legal Officer and senior leadership team on any U.S. legal matters, including disputes.
• Monitor legislative changes and advise on risks.
• Support the Contracts Manager onnegotiatingNDAs.

Location:

Preferably Alabama (Huntsville or Muscle Shoals) but the Company will consider applications to work remotely. If remote, there is the likelihood of occasional travel to Alabama.

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one state.
• In-house experience within the defencesector, preferably with a defence prime.

• Provenexpertiseingovernmentcontracts and contract lifecycle management.

• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, DoD procurement. FCClicensingand export controls.

• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.

• Ability to build relationships across the business.

• Strongcommunicatorcapable of explaining complex issues simply.

• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong presentation and budgeting skills.

• Familiarity withdefenceand space technologiesbeneficial.

• Compliance certificationsdesirable.