Senior Legal Counsel

<div class="content-intro"><p> </p> <p><span data-teams="true"><strong>The future of aerospace and defense starts here. <br></strong></span></p> <p><span data-teams="true"><br>Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. </span></p></div><p>The Senior Legal Counsel will serve as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to business functions across Ursa Major, independently managing high-stakes legal matters while proactively mitigating risk and enabling business objectives. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role requires a legal professional with excellent judgement, advanced problem-solving skills, and business acumen. This position is based in our Berthoud, Colorado office as a hybrid role.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p> <ul> <li>Advise executive leadership and senior stakeholders on a wide range of legal, regulatory, and business matters across all aspects of the organization.</li> <li>Provide strategic guidance on government contracting requirements and other regulatory obligations for the aerospace and defense industry, including FAR/DFARS compliance, compliance with export control laws, and other complex regulatory regimes.</li> <li>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex contracts and agreements, including supplier contracts, licensing agreements, joint venture agreements, strategic partnerships, leases, and other real estate contracts.</li> <li>Oversee the company’s intellectual property portfolio, including developing and implementing a comprehensive intellectual property protection strategy.</li> <li>Serve as a strategic advisor on employment law matters and complex HR initiatives, as well as serving as the legal advisor to the company’s ethics and internal investigation program</li> <li>Support corporate transactions, including M&A and other strategic business transactions, providing comprehensive legal oversight from due diligence through integration.</li> <li>Lead company investigations, dispute resolution initiatives, and litigation matters.</li> <li>Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide policies and procedures and training programs to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.</li> <li>Manage outside counsel and control legal spend consistent with the department budget.</li> <li>Champion a culture of ethics and integrity across the organization.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications </strong></p> <ul> <li>Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.</li> <li>10+ years of progressive legal experience, with a combination of in-house and law firm experience strongly preferred.</li> <li>Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</li> <li>Outstanding attention to detail, particularly in drafting and reviewing complex legal documents.</li> <li>Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business guidance.</li> <li>Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to balance legal risk against commercial objectives.</li> <li>Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.</li> <li>Aerospace, defense, or other heavily-regulated industry experience.</li> </ul> <p>Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $200,000 - $230,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we <em>can’t </em>quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. </p> <p>Classification: Full-time Exempt</p><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <div> <p> </p> <p><strong>Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement</li> <li>Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave</li> <li>Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance</li> <li>Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)</li> <li>Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D</li> <li>Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport</li> <li>EAP Program</li> <li>Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match</li> <li>Equity Grants in the Company</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span data-teams="true"><strong>How To Apply: </strong><br>Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.</span></p> <hr></div> <div><strong>NOTE: </strong>Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.</div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).</strong></div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. </strong></div> <div> </div> <div><em>We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.</em></div> <div> </div> <div>No outside recruiters, please.</div> <div> </div></div>