Legal Counsel (Commercial & Regulatory) - Remote

Overview

A growing aerospace company is seeking a pragmatic, US-qualified Legal Counsel to join their expanding legal team. This role involves providing day-to-day legal support for the spaceplane division within a fast-moving, highly regulated environment focused on aerospace innovation. The position reports to the General Counsel based in the Netherlands and offers the opportunity to contribute to complex, high-impact projects with an international scope.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts and agreements, including NDAs, sales and service agreements, R&D contracts, consortium, and grant agreements.
• Support the Business Development team with proposal writing and bid term reviews.
• Assist the Project Management team in monitoring contract execution.
• Support the General Counsel with compliance management, corporate governance, and internal legal affairs.
• Manage and maintain contract documentation.

Requirements

• University degree in Law (J.D., LLB, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with contracts and commercial law, either in a law firm or in-house within the Tech or aviation sectors.
• Professional legal qualification in the US.
• Experience negotiating and managing commercial, consortium, and grant agreements.
• Knowledge of intellectual property law, including trademarks, patents, and licensing.
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously and provide practical guidance to business teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership while maintaining flexibility and efficiency in a growing organization.
• Excellent command of English and strong time management skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry, particularly working with US and/or European government customers.
• Excellent knowledge of common law and US federal law, including FAA and FCC regulations.
• Experience with compliance frameworks and practices.
• Familiarity with contract management systems.
• Experience with export controls related to aerospace or defense technology, especially EU Dual Use, ITAR, and EAR regulations.
• Master’s degree in International Trade, Air/Aviation Law, or related fields.

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified.

Location

The legal team is part of an international organization with offices in the Netherlands, France, New Zealand, and the USA. This role is US-based with international travel expected.