Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.
Stock options for all regular employees.
Up to four weeks of paid time off and 14 company-paid holidays.
Education support program to assist with ongoing learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.
Position Summary
Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Legal & Compliance department as the senior legal advisor for the TeraWave business unit. This role will serve as a trusted partner to TeraWave's engineering, product, and operations teams, providing expert legal counsel on complex commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, and risk management in the satellite communications and connectivity services space. The ideal candidate brings deep subject matter expertise, strong business judgment, and the ability to manage complex, high-stakes matters in a fast-moving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary legal advisor to the TeraWave business unit, providing day-to-day counsel on commercial transactions, regulatory matters, and operational legal issues
Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements, including customer master services agreements, service level agreements, capacity and throughput agreements, ground station services agreements, network services agreements, electronic hardware procurement and supply contracts, and licensing arrangements
Coordinate with regulatory counsel on regulatory frameworks applicable to satellite, telecom, and space operations, including FCC licensing and compliance, spectrum use and coordination, ITU-related considerations, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and data privacy and security requirements for network services
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, product, sales, operations, regulatory, and government affairs teams to identify and manage legal risk in a practical, business-focused manner
Develop and maintain scalable contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes to support TeraWave's growth and operational needs
Monitor and advise on evolving developments affecting satellite communications, connectivity services, and space operations
Qualifications
Required:
J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain and maintain in-house counsel registration where applicable
8+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant time in-house or in a technology-focused law firm practice supporting complex commercial transactions for technology, network, or communications services
Demonstrated expertise drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements relevant to satellite communications and connectivity services, including customer master services agreements, service level agreements, capacity or throughput agreements, network services, electronic hardware procurement and supply contracts, and licensing arrangements
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks applicable to satellite, telecom, and space operations, including FCC licensing and compliance, spectrum use and coordination, ITU-related considerations, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and data privacy and security considerations for network services
Proven ability to provide cross-functional advice and translate legal risk for engineering, product, sales, operations, regulatory, and government affairs teams
Strong risk-spotting, practical counseling, and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to balance legal risk against business objectives
Effective project management skills with the ability to drive matters to closure, manage outside counsel, and coordinate across stakeholders
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple priorities, and deliver clear, concise work product under tight timelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to technical and executive audiences
Preferred:
Prior in-house experience in satellite, telecommunications, or network infrastructure sectors
Direct experience supporting LEO/MEO constellation programs, ground segment operations, teleport or gateway services, or managed network/connectivity services
Experience with government contracts or public sector customers, including familiarity with FAR/DFARS and related flow-downs and compliance obligations
Advanced degree or technical background in engineering, computer science, or telecommunications, or demonstrated ability to partner effectively with highly technical teams
Experience supporting international operations, cross-border contracting, and global regulatory considerations, including export/sanctions screening and data transfer issues
Experience with product counseling for network services, including service architecture, uptime/availability commitments, disaster recovery, and resilience obligations
Comfort with ambiguity and evolving regulatory landscapes, with a track record of building scalable templates, playbooks, and processes
Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $197,529.00 - $276,539.55
Other site ranges may differ
Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
About Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
