Corporate Counsel - M&A, Capital Markets, and SEC Compliance

York Space Systems • Greenwood Village, CO

1d • $180,000 - $295,000 • Onsite

About The Position

York Space Systems is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support M&A, SEC regulatory compliance, and other strategic transactions. This is a unique opportunity to join a newly public company during an exciting growth phase and contribute to foundational elements of the company's programs. The role will report to the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and will be located in the Greenwood Village office.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing in at least one jurisdiction.
• 15+ years of legal experience with significant focus on public company compliance, corporate governance, capital markets, and M&A transactions.
• 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.
• Extensive experience advising boards and senior leadership regarding SEC and NYSE compliance, disclosure, and reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to advise senior leadership with respect to governance and shareholder engagement.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

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 advice and counsel regarding securities law compliance, public company reporting, and corporate governance.
• Prepare and review SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Proxy Statement, Section 16 filings, etc.) in collaboration with internal stakeholders, notably Finance and Internal Audit.
• Coordinate internal working groups as necessary to support compliant and accurate reporting.
• Plan and coordinate the annual meeting of stockholders in coordination with stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of internal controls and corporate governance programs; advise as to best practices and facilitate adoption throughout the organization.
• Oversee related training programs, inclusive of insider trading, Red FD and Code of Conduct.
• Advise regarding 10b5-1 trading plans and guidelines and pre-clearance processes.
• Monitor regulatory environment and ensure up to date policies and compliance advice.

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.

What This Job Offers

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