BlackSky - Vice President, Legal
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 audience. • An active Secret Security Clearance. • A strong candidate will have direct experience in: • Managing a team of lawyers and paraprofessionals, with a problem-solving orientation in a highly entrepreneurial / fast-paced environment • Partnering with operations, engineering, and contracting teams, as well as domestic and foreign customers. • Working directly with internal business development, products, and regulatory decision-makers and teams. • Negotiating complex strategic agreements (ideally experience with both domestic and foreign entities). • Working with data analytics or SAAS companies/products. • Substantial experience with government contracting (FAR/DFARS) and supporting U.S. Government programs. • Prior In-House experience, space or defense industry company. • Expertise with teaming arrangements and subcontract negotiations. • Experience working with NOAA, FCC and/or NASA for satellite licensing and regulation. • International contracting and negotiation experience. • Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes: • ife at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes: • Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life, and AD&D insurance • BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! • 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! • The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $245,000-250,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for managing small internal legal team; overseeing all legal functions including regulatory, export, US government and international sales, and procurement contracts. • 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.
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