Paralegal

Overview

This role provides high-level legal and administrative support to the General Counsel and the broader Legal function. The position requires significant experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with the requirements of operating in a defense, aerospace, government, or government-adjacent setting.

The role is fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Support contract drafting, review, redlining, and lifecycle management, including tracking deadlines, obligations, and approvals.
• Assist with managing corporate governance artifacts, including board consents, resolutions, subsidiary records, and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate execution of government and commercial agreements and maintain structured documentation repositories.
• Conduct legal and factual research, including government procurement requirements, FAR/DFARS citations, regulatory updates, and compliance obligations.
• Prepare, manage, and organize materials for audits, government inquiries, and compliance reviews (e.g., CUI, cybersecurity, export controls).
• Support development and implementation of internal processes, templates, and policy frameworks.
• Assist the General Counsel with due diligence, financing activities, and management of board-related documentation.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, including litigation, IP, corporate, and regulatory counsel.
• Help prepare presentations, reports, and summaries for executive leadership.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or government setting.
• Active paralegal certification or degree (e.g., ABA-approved paralegal certificate, associate’s or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience supporting legal work in a defense, aerospace, government, or government-adjacent environment.
• Strong understanding of government contracting processes, FAR/DFARS, procurement workflows, and compliance obligations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Exacting attention to detail, strong judgment, and effective writing and communication skills.
• Experience interacting with senior executives, technical teams, and external counsel.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment and operate independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace or defense contractors, federal programs, or regulated technology companies.
• Familiarity with CUI handling, cybersecurity frameworks, and export control requirements.
• Experience supporting financing transactions, IP matters, or litigation.
• Proficiency with document-management systems, contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, and collaboration platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time salaried role.
• Benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits including dental and vision.
• Flex-Friday flexible schedule and unlimited PTO.
• Professional development opportunities.

Location

This position offers flexibility to work remotely or from headquarters located on the Ellington Air Field in Houston, Texas.

ITAR Requirements

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State).

Equal Opportunity Employment

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

The employer may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials. These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.