Legal Assistant

At ispace U.S., we’re not just going to the Moon—we’re redefining how we get there. Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” By providing cost-effective lunar transportation, we are pioneering a future where space is within reach for scientific discovery, commercial ventures, and sustainable exploration.  
With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, ispace is rapidly growing and leading the way in lunar exploration and development. Our U.S. branch is based in Englewood, Colorado, and focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers designed to support future lunar missions. Our team is made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries committed to making space more accessible and fostering the next generation of space exploration. 
Let’s go to the Moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively seeking talented individuals who share our passion for space. 

ispace-U.S. is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Legal Assistant to support the company's legal function. Based in our  Denver, CO office and reporting to Senior Legal Counsel, this role provides a combination of substantive legal support and legal operations across the company's commercial, compliance, and corporate activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable wearing multiple hats, and thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a coordination point for communications between ispace-U.S. and its parent holding company

Support cross-border compliance and reporting requirements as needed

Scheduling, Events & Administrative Support

Manage calendaring and scheduling for the legal team, including meeting coordination and travel logistics

Support planning and coordination of legal team events and company-wide legal training sessions

Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and capture meeting notes for legal team meetings and cross-functional sessions

Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the legal team to support the company’s evolving legal and business needs.

NDA & Commercial Agreement Support

Support the negotiation, processing, and tracking of non-disclosure agreements and other routine commercial agreements

Maintain the company's contract management system and ensure timely execution and storage of executed documents

Coordinate with internal stakeholders (engineering, finance, business development) on contract requirements and obligations

Legal Research & Drafting

Conduct legal research on space law, regulatory developments, and policy matters relevant to the company's operations

Prepare summaries, briefing memos, and presentations for senior leadership and legal team review

Draft, proofread, and edit legal correspondence, agreements, and internal communications

Compliance Tracking

Track and monitor compliance obligations, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and other regulatory frameworks applicable to commercial space activities

Monitor filing deadlines and coordinate with registered company officials to remain in compliance with U.S. government regulations

Maintain and organize corporate records and filings

Track and manage renewal deadlines for insurance policies, government registrations, licenses, permits, and key commercial agreements, ensuring timely renewals and escalating to Senior Legal Counsel as needed

Client Intake & Internal Legal Operations

Manage internal client intake for the legal department, including triaging requests and maintaining matter tracking

Coordinate internal management of supply chain management requests directed to the legal team

Manage outside counsel relationships, invoice review, and legal billing

Internal Communication

Serve as a coordination point for communications between ispace-U.S. and its parent holding company

Support cross-border compliance and reporting requirements as needed

Scheduling, Events & Administrative Support

Manage calendaring and scheduling for the legal team, including meeting coordination and travel logistics

Support planning and coordination of legal team events and company-wide legal training sessions

Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and capture meeting notes for legal team meetings and cross-functional sessions

Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the legal team to support the company’s evolving legal and business needs.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 2 years of experience