Counsel

K2 Space • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $170,000 - $230,000 • Onsite

About The Position

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits. With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply. You will be responsible for building and supporting the Legal function as we launch into the next phase of our hyper-growth. This role will partner directly with the entire K2 Space team to support company growth and ensure K2 Space provides the best employee experience for our stellar team. As Counsel, you will be the primary point of contact for contracting matters, will oversee our NDA process, and will assist with a variety of other corporate matters, helping to scale the legal function for a rapidly growing startup. We view this role as the engine that will enable our team and the business to grow. Note that this job requires in-person presence in our Torrance, CA headquarters.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Member of the California State Bar
• 3+ years of relevant experience at a corporate law firm and/or in-house legal team
• Direct experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including some combination of procurement/supply chain agreements, subcontracts, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, and purchase orders
• Familiarity with INCO terms, customs issues, import regulations, and other regulatory matters impacting procurement/supply chain
• Direct experience drafting and negotiating NDAs — bonus if it’s been in the aerospace, engineering, or technology industries
• Strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• In-house legal experience, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment
• Experience in the space or aerospace industries
• An active security clearance
• Knowledge of ITAR and EAR

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including procurement/supply chain agreements, subcontracts, vendor agreements, consulting agreements, and purchase orders, with mentoring from the Legal team.
• Work hand-in-hand with K2 Space’s Supply Chain team to refresh template documents, navigate supplier negotiations, and manage procurement/supply chain issues arising out of IP disputes, late delivery, failure to meet contractual specifications, and similar matters.
• Support the corporate and finance teams, including on cap table management.
• Streamline the NDA process, including refreshing templates, establishing escalation points, centralizing NDAs, and creating processes to speed up the NDA lifecycle.
• Create document storage protocols and single sources of truth for contract documentation, NDAs, and other key documents.

Benefits

• Base salary range for this role is $170,000 - $230,000 + equity in the company
• Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level