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Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Counsel to support their Legal Department in Long Beach, CA. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in contract law, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory roles, particularly within the aerospace or government contracts sectors.
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Job Summary
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating business objectives into clear legal strategies and pragmatic risk mitigation.
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including prime contracts with the US Government and subcontracts.
Advise on global trade compliance frameworks and partner with various departments on legal matters.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Counsel to support their Legal Department in Long Beach, CA. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in contract law, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory roles, particularly within the aerospace or government contracts sectors.
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Salary
Base: $200,000 - $250,000; Bonus/Equity: Company equity; Benefits: Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Contract drafting and negotiation
Dispute resolution and regulatory compliance
US Government contracts experience
Global trade compliance advisory
M&A due diligence execution
Nice-to-have
Team management and coaching
Process improvement and policy development
FAR and DFAR knowledge
DoD and NASA program support
Adaptability to fast-paced changes
Key Requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Active California State Bar membership
Minimum 8 years of legal experience
In-house counsel or top-tier law firm experience
Experience negotiating contracts, NDAs, and IP licenses
Work Rights
Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret security clearance