Strategic General Counsel - Aerospace Hardware & Growth

Whistler Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering advanced-technology aerospace organization is seeking a General Counsel who will operate as a core strategic business leader during a phase of rapid innovation, hardware development, and scaling. This role demands strong legal acumen, business instincts, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. The ideal candidate will have significant executive experience, particularly within a startup or high-growth environment, and will be responsible for guiding the organization’s legal strategy in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of senior in-house counsel or executive legal/business leadership experience.
• Experience supporting hardware development and complex regulatory environments.
• Proven ability in negotiating and structuring complex agreements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team.
• Lead negotiation of complex agreements enabling hardware development.
• Drive enterprise risk strategy across the organization.

Skills

Legal acumen

Business instincts

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A pioneering advanced-technology aerospace organization is seeking a General Counsel who will operate as a core strategic business leader during a phase of rapid innovation, hardware development, and scaling. This role demands strong legal acumen, business instincts, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. The ideal candidate will have significant executive experience, particularly within a startup or high-growth environment, and will be responsible for guiding the organization’s legal strategy in a fast-paced and changing environment.