Senior Aerospace Contracts Leader

Neon Aero; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity participation

Health benefits (health, vision, dental)

401(k) plan

Job summary

Neon Aero is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager to shape and negotiate agreements essential for core operations and growth in Irvine, California. This role requires a solid background in law, particularly within the aerospace sector, to support complex commercial contracts and corporate activities.

You'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to navigate legal complexities while maintaining agility in a startup environment. The position offers competitive compensation along with health benefits and equity participation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of post‑qualification legal experience, preferably including law firm and in‑house experience.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Understanding of corporate legal matters, including governance, financing, and strategic transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial contracting work while advising on broader corporate and strategic matters.
• Translate legal complexity into clear business guidance for leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Support corporate activities, including governance and strategic transactions.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Legal Analysis

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Neon Aero is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Manager to shape and negotiate agreements essential for core operations and growth in Irvine, California. This role requires a solid background in law, particularly within the aerospace sector, to support complex commercial contracts and corporate activities.

You'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams to navigate legal complexities while maintaining agility in a startup environment. The position offers competitive compensation along with health benefits and equity participation.