Vice President, Legal

April 19

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BlackSky

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BlackSky is a leading provider of real-time geospatial intelligence.

Satellite Imaging • Small Satellites • Global Observation • Spacecrafts • Microsat

201 - 500

Description

• Serve as the senior legal advisor to the General Counsel (GC) and senior leadership team on all legal matters affecting BlackSky • Participate as an active member of BlackSky's Leadership Team. Provide counsel on legal, business, and operational matters • Represent BlackSky's legal interests and provide assurance of strong corporate governance and overall legal well-being before the Board, regulatory agencies, and auditors • Provide guidance on matters ranging from contract analysis and interpretation for commercial, U.S. Government, and international agreements and cost accounting compliance to corporate governance, finance, and regulatory compliance • Monitor and counsel BlackSky on the federal and state regulatory landscape affecting the Company, which includes regulations impacting BlackSky as a U.S. Government contractor • Lead, manage, and participate as the senior legal person, as appropriate, in SOX activities, compliance audits and investigations • Perform risk assessments related to proposed initiatives, corporate activities and industry developments, recommending alternative courses of action to achieve business objectives while limiting liability and risk • Negotiate, draft, and manage complex policies, contracts and commercial agreements, including licensing and software contracts and strategic partnerships/teaming arrangements • Work with the GC on strategic corporate activities such as joint ventures and possible investments, both domestic and international • Judge the merits of litigation filed against or on behalf of the Company; work with the appropriate executive(s) and/or outside counsel to define and manage a strategic defense • Grow, mentor, and develop an internal legal team • Other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree with 10+ years’ experience • At least four years in the space or defense sectors • At least four years with US government contracts experience at one or more top law firms, government agencies and/or in-house legal departments • Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction • Strong academic credentials and the highest level of integrity and ethics • Experience negotiating and drafting complex government and commercial contracts, especially licensing and software agreements • Experience and the ability to manage a small team of legal and contract professionals in daily activities supporting the company’s varied business units • Possess strong team and inter-team cooperation and organization skills • Experience reviewing, negotiating, and advising on terms and conditions of contracts • Strong organizational skills and demonstrate an ability to balance competing priorities • Ability to analyze, direct and recommend resolutions to highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong understanding of the audience • An active Secret Security Clearance

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life, and AD&D insurance • 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more. • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match • Flexible Spending Accounts • Employee Stock Purchase Programs • Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs • Employer matching donations • Professional development • Mac or PC? Your choice! • Awesome swag