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About this field

Space law covers the treaties, national legislation and contractual frameworks governing activity in outer space. Practitioners work on licensing and authorisation, liability and registration, satellite and launch contracts, and the interpretation of the Outer Space Treaty regime as commercial activity expands.

Roles arise in law faculties and research institutes, international organisations, regulators, and the legal departments of launch providers, satellite operators and insurers.

Open positions
Attorney-Adviser (Employment and General Law) – NASA Office of the General Counsel
NASA Headquarters
Government Full-time
📍 Washington, D.C., United States · Deadline: 2026-09-28
Posted 15 Sept 2026
Counsel – Space Programs and Government Contracts
Lanteris Space (Intuitive Machines)
Commercial Full-time
📍 Palo Alto, California, United States / Remote · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 3 Sept 2026
Legal Counsel / Contracts Specialist – ETH Zurich Space
ETH Zurich – ETH Zurich Space
Academic Full-time
📍 Zurich, Switzerland · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 28 Aug 2026
Legal and Contract Manager
Thales Alenia Space
Commercial Full-time
📍 Rome, Italy / Hybrid · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 1 Aug 2026
Trade Compliance Manager
CesiumAstro
Commercial Full-time
📍 Munich, Germany · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 1 Aug 2026
Director, Legal
ClearSpace
Commercial Full-time
📍 Luxembourg, Switzerland, or United Kingdom · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 24 Jul 2026
Export Control Officer (Temp Agency)
Airbus Defence and Space
Commercial Full-time
📍 Seville, Spain · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 20 Jul 2026
Responsable Juridique et Contrats
Thales Alenia Space
Commercial Full-time
📍 Cannes, France · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 20 Jul 2026
Trade Compliance Manager
Thales Alenia Space
Commercial Full-time
📍 Rome, Italy · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 20 Jul 2026
Legal Specialist and Compliance Officer
Arkadia Space
Commercial Full-time
📍 Castellón de la Plana, Spain / Hybrid · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 2 Jun 2026
Contracts and Legal Operations Manager
Muon Space
Commercial Full-time
📍 San Jose, California, United States · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 25 May 2026
Legal Counsel
Sierra Space
Commercial Full-time
📍 Centennial, Colorado, United States · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 25 May 2026
Corporate Counsel, Amazon Leo for Government
Amazon (Amazon Leo)
Commercial Full-time
📍 Arlington, Virginia or Bellevue, Washington, United States · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 22 May 2026
Legal Assistant
ispace, inc.
Commercial Full-time
📍 Englewood, Colorado, United States · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 12 May 2026
Senior Counsel
ispace, inc.
Commercial Full-time
📍 Englewood, Colorado, United States / Hybrid · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 12 May 2026
Senior Counsel
Rocket Lab Corporation
Commercial Full-time
📍 Long Beach, California, United States · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 12 May 2026
Legal Counsel
Northwood Space
Commercial Full-time
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 12 May 2026
Legal Counsel
Vast
Commercial Full-time
📍 Long Beach, California, United States · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 12 May 2026
In-House Legal Counsel
Astra Space Operations
Commercial Full-time
📍 Alameda, California, United States · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 11 May 2026
Legal Counsel – Space Propulsion
Dawn Aerospace
Commercial Full-time
📍 Delft, Netherlands · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 11 May 2026
Legal Analyst
HWG LLP
Commercial Full-time
📍 Washington, D.C., United States · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 8 May 2026
Law Honors Intern – Office of the Chief Counsel
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Government Internship
📍 Washington, D.C., United States · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 8 May 2026
Government Contracts Manager
Astranis Space Technologies
Commercial Full-time
📍 San Francisco, California, United States · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 7 May 2026
Insurance Contracts Coordinator
Eutelsat Group
Commercial Full-time
📍 Issy-les-Moulineaux, France · Deadline: Open until filled
Posted 7 May 2026
Organisations hiring in space law
Airbus Defence and SpaceAmazon (Amazon Leo)Arkadia SpaceAstra Space OperationsAstranis Space TechnologiesCesiumAstroClearSpaceDawn AerospaceETH Zurich – ETH Zurich SpaceEutelsat GroupFederal Aviation Administration (FAA)HWG LLPispace, inc.Lanteris Space (Intuitive Machines)Muon SpaceNASA HeadquartersNorthwood SpaceRocket Lab CorporationSierra SpaceThales Alenia SpaceVast
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