Senior Director, Government Legal & Compliance

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

CesiumAstro, a leader in satellite communication systems, seeks a Senior Director of Legal (Government) to lead government contracting, regulatory compliance, and global engagement. This role partners with executive leadership, drives FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR controls, and builds scalable policies.

You will mentor a growing team, interact with U.S. and international regulators, and advise on risk, licensing, and strategic deals.

Qualifications

• 11+ years progressive legal experience in aerospace or defense.
• Deep expertise in FAR/DFARS and U.S. government procurement processes.
• Experience with export controls (ITAR/EAR) and regulatory compliance programs.
• Proven success leading contract negotiations on complex defense and government programs.
• Experience advising C-suite leaders and Boards of Directors.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for U.S. government contracts, including FAR/DFARS compliance and interpretation, proposal review, contract negotiation, administration, and dispute resolution.
• Partner with business development and program teams to structure, negotiate, and win government deals.
• Advise on contract clauses, performance, change orders, claims, and terminations.
• Support regulatory compliance across applicable agencies (FCC, NOAA, Commerce Department, State Department).
• Advise on licensing, approvals, and ongoing regulatory obligations.
• Build and oversee export compliance programs (ITAR, EAR).
• Advise on international transactions, data sharing, and technology transfers.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure compliant product development and deployment.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for government compliance.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across programs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

C-suite advisory

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

CesiumAstro, a leader in satellite communication systems, seeks a Senior Director of Legal (Government) to lead government contracting, regulatory compliance, and global engagement. This role partners with executive leadership, drives FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR controls, and builds scalable policies.

You will mentor a growing team, interact with U.S. and international regulators, and advise on risk, licensing, and strategic deals.