Chief Legal Officer | General Counsel

SyberJet Aircraft • Chandler, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

SyberJet is seeking a visionary Chief Legal Officer | General Counsel to join our executive leadership team. This is not a traditional "back-office" legal role. As an early-stage startup with a massive legacy footprint, we require a strategic heavyweight who can balance the agility of a disruptor with the rigorous compliance of a certified aerospace manufacturer. You will be a primary architect of our corporate strategy, navigating complex investor relations and protecting our vast IP portfolio as we scale the SJ36 toward global delivery.

Requirements

• 15+ years of legal practice, including significant time as a GC or Deputy GC in a high-growth startup or aerospace environment.
• J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership.
• Proven ability to thrive in "organized chaos," where priorities shift rapidly and resources must be deployed creatively.
• An executive yet collaborative executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• 100% On-Site: This is a mission-critical role based at our Corporate Headquarters in Chandler, AZ.

Nice To Haves

• Balance the agility of a disruptor with the rigorous compliance of a certified aerospace manufacturer.
• Translate legal complexities into actionable business strategies.
• Possess the mental "gear-shift" required to pivot between a Series B funding round and a legacy aircraft liability issue within the same hour.
• Build and foster a culture of "compliant innovation" across our engineering and production teams.
• Act as the lead diplomat for SyberJet.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors, translating legal complexities into actionable business strategies.
• Anticipate market shifts and regulatory hurdles before they impact on our trajectory.
• Pivot between a Series B funding round and a legacy aircraft liability issue within the same hour.
• Build and foster a culture of "compliant innovation" across our engineering and production teams.
• Manage sensitive relationships with ultra-high-net-worth customers, Tier-1 aerospace suppliers, and federal regulators.
• Lead all legal aspects of equity and debt financing, including managing the "data room" and interfacing with external counsel to close complex funding rounds.
• Act as Corporate Secretary, ensuring flawless governance, fiduciary compliance, and board communication.
• Aggressively manage and defend a 60-year legacy of aerospace patents while securing new IP for our proprietary SyberVision avionics and future-flight technologies.
• Draft and negotiate high-value Aircraft Purchase Agreements (APAs) and Master Supply Agreements with global OEMs.
• Oversee the legal framework for Type Certification (TC) and Production Certification (PC).
• Manage product liability for the existing SJ30 fleet and ensure all operations adhere to FAA Part 21 and Part 23 standards.

Benefits

• Significant equity upside of an early-stage pioneer.
• Work at the intersection of aerospace innovation and advanced manufacturing.
• Partner directly with the founding team to scale the company globally.
• Competitive compensation including equity participation.
• Comprehensive relocation assistance package to transition you and your family to the Phoenix/Chandler area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree