Senior Legal Counsel, Aerospace & Government Contracts

Chaos Industries

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 225,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
401k
FSA/HSA
Life insurance
Free daily lunch
No meeting Fridays
Unlimited PTO
Relocation assistance
Annual bonus

Job summary

CHAOS Industries is seeking an attorney to serve as Legal Counsel providing day-to-day legal support to the Radars and Aero business units, with room to grow as the role and team develop. This hire closes an immediate coverage gap on the Legal team and lays the foundation for a longer-term model of dedicated counsel embedded with each business unit.

In this role, you'll partner closely with business leaders on day-to-day legal and contracting needs, working alongside the broader Legal team to

Qualifications

  • J.D. and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
  • 4+ years of experience in commercial contracting, preferably in aerospace/defense.
  • Experience negotiating and closing commercial agreements independently.
  • Working knowledge of IP and data rights in technology/manufacturing context.
  • Familiarity with ITAR/EAR and export controls; must be a U.S. person.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary legal point of contact for assigned business unit on day-to-day matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, and subcontracts.
  • Advise on contracting risk, IP/data rights, and deal structuring; coordinate with Trade Compliance and outside counsel.
  • Review FAR/DFARS flowdowns in subcontracts and teaming agreements; support proposals with Contracts team.
  • Draft and negotiate licenses and technology agreements; spot export control issues.

Skills

Contract negotiation
Commercial contracting
IP/data rights
FAR/DFARS
ITAR/EAR
Autonomy
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. and bar admission in US

Job description

CHAOS Industries is seeking an attorney to serve as Legal Counsel providing day-to-day legal support to the Radars and Aero business units, with room to grow as the role and team develop. This hire closes an immediate coverage gap on the Legal team and lays the foundation for a longer-term model of dedicated counsel embedded with each business unit.

In this role, you'll partner closely with business leaders on day-to-day legal and contracting needs, working alongside the broader Legal team to

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