Sr. Associate Legal Counsel

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are passionate about human spaceflight and relentlessly committed to operational excellence. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth!

We are recruiting for a Sr. Associate Legal Counsel role within the Legal and Compliance Department. The successful candidate will join our accomplished group of legal professionals as a member of our Corporate & Operations team. Your day-to-day responsibilities would range from leading Department-wide projects to dispensing tactical legal advice to your clients. We would use your existing experience and background to address current needs for legal support to the business, and then over time, we would help the Department address emerging needs by developing new expertise on top of your existing skills.

The role is based in Kent, Washington.

Responsibilities: Provide strong legal support in the following areas:

• Advise on various supply chain matters, including software licenses, cloud or software-as-a-service subscriptions, direct material sourcing agreements, and professional service contracts

• Assist with development of scalable processes, programs, and tools to support the Department’s effective and efficient delivery of legal services.

• Deliver legal guidance during all stages of investment, M&A, joint venture, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, definitive document negotiation, closing, and integration.

• Support our corporate governance program by documenting corporate actions, assisting on legal entity management, and providing interpretations of organizational documents.

• Negotiate real estate, construction, license, non-disclosure, and professional services contracts, all in support of Blue Origin’s business operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. college or university and membership in at least one U.S. state bar

• 2 - 4 years of legal experience with a corporation, law firm, or government entity

• Willingness to learn new skills and substantive legal areas to support multiple roles within the Department

• Prior experience leading or coordinating sophisticated projects involving multiple subject matter experts (such as large discovery or due diligence projects)

• Ability to work efficiently and independently and communicate clearly (both verbally and in writing)

• Ability to react calmly and appropriately to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround and take effective action without knowing the whole picture

• Ability to earn trust, maintain productive work relationships, and provide legal advice directly to clients of every level

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with export control regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations

• Familiarity with U.S. government contracting, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, and agency-specific regulations

• Work experience prior to law school or experience working on the business side of a large corporation or federal government body.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $121,323.00-$169,852.20

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualificatio