Corporate Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions

York Space Systems • Greenwood Village, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.
York’s legal team is looking for a director to support M&A and other strategic transactions as well as our treasury team. This is an exciting time in the company’s growth and the successful candidate will have an opportunity to help shape the company’s structure and capabilities. The role will support and report to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and will be located in York’s Greenwood Village office (no remote option).

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing in at least one jurisdiction.
• 12+ years of legal experience with significant focus on capital markets, M&A transactions and financings.
• Demonstrated leadership in providing legal advice regarding mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Experience managing complex, cross-border M&A transactions and navigating their interconnected nature with multiple business functions.
• Strong understanding of treasury operations and debt portfolio management.
• Expertise with and experience providing advice with respect to disclosure and reporting requirements associated with M&A transactions.

Nice To Haves

• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions.
• Navigate the interconnected and cross-functional nature of these transactions, collaborating across legal, finance, tax, people operations, and technical and engineering teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Provide strategic legal support for deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation, execution, and post-closing integration.
• Advise on financing transactions, capital markets offerings, and related disclosure requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents in partnership with internal and external counsel.
• Provide agile legal advice to the treasury team in support of strategic management of the company’s debt portfolio.
• Support debt issuances, refinancing activities, and capital structure initiatives, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and contractual obligations.
• Provide legal assistance in additional areas as needs present. These may include SEC Compliance, dispute resolution, supply chain matters or government contractor compliance.
• Oversee external counsel.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Participation in our discretionary annual bonus and equity programs.
• Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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