Sierra Space
Sierra Space is a mission-proven defence technology company headquartered in Colorado, delivering satellite platforms, reusable spaceplanes (Dream Chaser), hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and critical subsystems for U.S. national security, civil, and allied government customers. With over three decades of heritage and trusted relationships across the U.S. Space Force, NASA, and the intelligence community, Sierra Space sits at the intersection of commercial space, defence acquisition, and emerging space law and regulatory frameworks. This Legal Counsel role reports directly to the General Counsel and serves as a key strategic adviser to executive leadership across the full range of legal matters affecting a complex aerospace and defence business. Responsibilities span commercial contract drafting and negotiation, M&A and capital markets transactions, corporate governance, employment law, compliance programme management, and regulatory monitoring — with explicit scope covering export controls, FAR/DFARS, space law, and regulations specific to the aerospace industry. The role is well suited to senior in-house attorneys or law firm partners with aerospace or defence sector backgrounds who are seeking a broad, high-visibility counsel role at an ambitious space company. Board advisory experience and expertise in capital markets transactions alongside government contracting are particularly valued. US Person status is required.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with active bar membership in a relevant jurisdiction Minimum 6 years of relevant legal experience, preferably at a law firm or in-house at a defence or aerospace company Proven track record managing complex legal projects and teams Excellent communication skills with ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal audiences Desirable: expertise across contract law, corporate governance, labour and employment, corporate and securities law, IP, and regulatory compliance Desirable: experience with M&A, capital markets, and debt financing transactions Desirable: comprehensive knowledge of export controls, FAR/DFARS, space law, and aerospace-specific regulatory frameworks Desirable: experience advising boards of directors and executive committees