Senior Corporate Counsel – International

Overview

A leading aerospace and space technology organization is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel – International to support its global expansion efforts. This role focuses on international corporate governance, compliance, and entity management, with responsibility for building and maintaining the global legal and subsidiary infrastructure across APAC, EMEA, and other regions.

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Senior Corporate Counsel will ensure strong governance, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness across international entities. The position involves establishing and maintaining subsidiaries in new markets and aligning operations with local legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Global Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Lead corporate governance and compliance for international subsidiaries
• Partner with local counsel to maintain good standing and meet statutory and regulatory obligations
• Manage corporate records including board resolutions, powers of attorney, intercompany agreements, and entity documentation
• Maintain and update global legal entity structures and governance frameworks

International Entity Formation & Expansion

• Lead and support formation of new legal entities across APAC, EMEA, and other international markets
• Manage end-to-end entity setup including registration, governance structure, and operational readiness
• Oversee changes to directors, officers, signatory authority, and registered offices
• Develop and execute structured expansion plans for new international jurisdictions

Corporate & Regulatory Compliance (Global)

• Advise on international regulatory frameworks impacting entity operations, including corporate, employment, tax, real estate, insurance, and procurement considerations
• Ensure compliance with applicable international laws governing subsidiary operations
• Monitor and advise leadership on evolving global regulatory requirements

Strategic Transactions & Entity Integration

• Support corporate transactions including M&A, joint ventures, and entity integration or restructuring
• Assist with post-acquisition integration of international entities and governance alignment
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance across cross-border initiatives

Risk & Legal Operations

• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across international operations
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure scalable and compliant global infrastructure
• Manage outside counsel across jurisdictions in a cost-effective manner
• Support the Chief Legal Officer with high-priority corporate and governance initiatives

Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 8+ years of legal experience (law firm and/or in-house) with a strong focus on international corporate governance and subsidiary management
• Demonstrated experience establishing, managing, or scaling international legal entities
• Deep knowledge of global corporate governance frameworks and cross-border compliance requirements
• Experience with international regulatory regimes including corporate, employment, tax, real estate, insurance, and procurement
• Strong drafting and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to independently manage multiple international priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong judgment with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach
• Collaborative mindset with a global, mission-driven orientation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Asia and/or Europe strongly preferred
• Prior experience building or scaling international subsidiaries in multiple jurisdictions
• Background in high-growth, venture-backed, or global technology companies
• Exposure to aerospace, space technology, or SaaS environments (preferred)
• Experience with international procurement frameworks and cross-border contracting
• Familiarity with export controls (EAR, ITAR)
• Experience supporting M&A and post-merger integration of international entities
• Understanding of intellectual property portfolio considerations in global structures

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited paid time off for most roles
• Flexible remote/hybrid work opportunities
• Opportunity to work on complex, meaningful missions with real-world impact

Location

Flexible remote or hybrid work arrangements available globally

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.