Provide day-to-day legal support across commercial, corporate, compliance, and operational matters. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including: S. Government prime contracts and subcontracts OT - As, BA - As, CRAD - As, teaming agreements, ND - As, and MO - Us Commercial customer contracts Vendor, consulting, services, and technology agreements Advise internal stakeholders on FAR/ DFARS compliance, public contract formation, flowdowns, changes, claims, disputes, intellectual property, and data rights. Support legal review of solicitations, proposals, terms and conditions, and contractual risk allocation for aerospace and defense programs. Partner with supply chain and contracts personnel on subcontracting strategy, supplier terms, risk mitigation, and compliance issues. Support export control, regulatory, and compliance matters, including coordination with internal stakeholders on ITAR, EAR, CUI, NIST 800-171, and related obligations. Assist with corporate governance matters, including board materials, resolutions, entity management, delegated authorities, and internal policy development. Help build and maintain scalable legal processes, templates, playbooks, and training materials for a growing company. Support legal diligence, disclosure preparation, governance enhancements, and other workstreams associated with IPO readiness, financing events, and strategic transactions. Advise on employment-related matters in coordination with HR and outside counsel, as needed. Manage outside counsel efficiently and cost-effectively. Identify legal and compliance risks early and provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance aligned with business objectives. QUALIFICATIONS D. from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. 7 years of relevant legal experience, with meaningful in-house and/or law firm experience supporting government contracts and corporate matters. Demonstrated experience with U.S. government contracting, including FAR/ DFARS, prime contracts, subcontracts, and proposal/solicitation review. Experience supporting clients or companies in the aerospace, defense, aviation, space, or other highly regulated technology sectors. Working knowledge of key government contracting risk areas, including changes, claims, terminations, data rights, IP allocation, compliance, and audit exposure. Experience advising senior business stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Strong drafting, negotiation, issue-spotting, and risk assessment skills. Strong business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with operational realities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS In-house legal experience at an aerospace, defense, government technology, or public/pre-IPO company. Experience with IPO readiness, securities law support, disclosure controls, corporate governance, and public-company preparation. Familiarity with: OT - As and non-traditional defense contracting vehicles Export controls and trade compliance Cybersecurity and data protection compliance in government contracting environments Intellectual property and technical data rights in aerospace/defense programs Experience supporting strategic transactions, financings, or major corporate initiatives. Ability to operate with a high degree of independence and sound judgment in an evolving organization. Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable This position is located in Mojave, CA but may be remote Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.