Hiring: Sr Legal Counsel Company: Sierra Space Location: Centennial, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:19:51 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Capital Markets, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management About the job Experience: •8-12 years of progressive legal experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred; aerospace, defense, or heavily regulated industry experience highly desirable •12 years of progressive legal experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred; aerospace, defense, or heavily regulated industry experience highly desirable Required Skills: •Provide strategic legal counsel that directly influences executive decision-making on matters affecting company operations, risk management, growth initiatives, and long-term business strategy •Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex, high-value commercial contracts and agreements, including master supplier agreements, technology licensing arrangements, joint venture structures, strategic partnerships, and commercial real estate transactions •Lead or play a key advisory role in M&A transactions, capital markets activities, and other strategic business transactions, providing comprehensive legal oversight from due diligence through integration •Serve as a strategic advisor on employment law matters, providing counsel on executive compensation, workforce restructuring, and complex HR initiatives with significant legal or business impact •Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide policies and procedures; assess effectiveness and drive enhancements aligned with evolving business needs •Manage and provide strategic direction to outside counsel relationships; evaluate performance, control costs, and ensure alignment with business objectives •Design, implement, and lead comprehensive compliance programs tailored to aerospace industry regulations; drive continuous improvement and proactively address emerging compliance risks •Advise senior leadership on corporate governance best practices; prepare materials for and support Board of Directors and committee meetings on sensitive and strategic matters Qualifications: •We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. •Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school •Active bar membership in good standing in relevant jurisdiction(s) •Minimum of 8-12 years of progressive legal experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred; aerospace, defense, or heavily regulated industry experience highly desirable •Demonstrated success in providing strategic legal counsel that influences business outcomes at the executive level; demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, multi-faceted legal matters with minimal supervision •Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional legal projects and guiding teams through complex initiatives •Exceptional legal writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills with ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels •Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to balance legal risk against commercial objectives and deliver pragmatic, business-focused counsel •Deep expertise in multiple legal disciplines including complex commercial transactions, corporate governance, sophisticated employment matters, corporate and securities law, commercial real estate, intellectual property strategy, and regulatory compliance frameworks •Comprehensive, current knowledge of laws, regulations, and legal frameworks specific to aerospace and defense, including ITAR/EAR export controls, FAR/DFARS procurement regulations, FCC licensing, FAA regulations, and emerging commercial space law and policy Compensation: •$227,611 - $312,965 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!