Senior Contracts Counsel - Launch & Space Tech

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space seeks a Contracts Counsel to support a fast-growing company across customer-facing commercial agreements, launch-related contracts, vendor and lease agreements, and other business arrangements. You will manage day-to-day drafting, review, and negotiations with internal stakeholders and report to the Assistant General Counsel.

The role is on-site in Redondo Beach and requires independent handling of assignments with strategic alignment and escalation of complex matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar membership.
• 6+ years of contracts experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Ability to independently draft and negotiate within established parameters.
• Strong business judgment to identify and articulate risk and solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of agreements including customer-facing and launch-related contracts.
• Prepare initial drafts, reviews and redlines; identify key issues and propose practical paths forward.
• Handle routine negotiations within established positions; escalate material deviations as needed.
• Support contract work with Business Development, Finance and Mission Management.
• Assist with contract interpretation, amendments, renewals and terminations.
• Contribute to templates, playbooks and contract lifecycle tracking.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Impulse Space seeks a Contracts Counsel to support a fast-growing company across customer-facing commercial agreements, launch-related contracts, vendor and lease agreements, and other business arrangements. You will manage day-to-day drafting, review, and negotiations with internal stakeholders and report to the Assistant General Counsel.

The role is on-site in Redondo Beach and requires independent handling of assignments with strategic alignment and escalation of complex matters.