The Senior Legal Counsel will serve as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to business functions across Ursa Major, independently managing high-stakes legal matters while proactively mitigating risk and enabling business objectives. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role requires a legal professional with excellent judgement, advanced problem-solving skills, and business acumen. This position is based in our Berthoud, Colorado office as a hybrid role.
Key Responsibilities - Advise executive leadership and senior stakeholders on a wide range of legal, regulatory, and business matters across all aspects of the organization.
- Provide strategic guidance on government contracting requirements and other regulatory obligations for the aerospace and defense industry, including FAR/DFARS compliance, compliance with export control laws, and other complex regulatory regimes.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex contracts and agreements, including supplier contracts, licensing agreements, joint venture agreements, strategic partnerships, leases, and other real estate contracts.
- Oversee the company's intellectual property portfolio, including developing and implementing a comprehensive intellectual property protection strategy.
- Serve as a strategic advisor on employment law matters and complex HR initiatives, as well as serving as the legal advisor to the company's ethics and internal investigation program
- Support corporate transactions, including M&A and other strategic business transactions, providing comprehensive legal oversight from due diligence through integration.
- Lead company investigations, dispute resolution initiatives, and litigation matters.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide policies and procedures and training programs to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
- Manage outside counsel and control legal spend consistent with the department budget.
- Champion a culture of ethics and integrity across the organization.
Qualifications - Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- 10+ years of progressive legal experience, with a combination of in-house and law firm experience strongly preferred.
- Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Outstanding attention to detail, particularly in drafting and reviewing complex legal documents.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business guidance.
- Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to balance legal risk against commercial objectives.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Aerospace, defense, or other heavily-regulated industry experience.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $200,000 - $230,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. No outside recruiters, please.
