Legal Assistant

CesiumAstro•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are seeking a Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive legal support to a dynamic and multidisciplinary legal team. This role reports to the Vice President, General Counsel and is ideal for a proactive professional with exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. The successful candidate will support a broad range of legal and administrative matters, including contract management, legal document review and drafting, knowledge management, process improvement, and special projects.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or equivalent role within a law firm or corporate legal department.
Associate’s degree in a related field or Paralegal Certification.
Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and principles.
Experience conducting legal research using online databases and other resources.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and legal technology platforms.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally, as business needs require.
Flexibility to work outside standard business hours on occasion to support critical business priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting in-house legal teams and/or high-growth companies.
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and collaboration tools.
Experience with platforms such as Slack, Confluence, Jira, Smartsheet, Lucidchart, or similar business applications.
Exposure to commercial contracting, procurement, compliance, intellectual property, or corporate governance matters.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and redline legal documents, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), vendor agreements, letters, memoranda, and other commercial contracts.
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding NDAs and other legal documents and matters.
Coordinate electronic signature processes and maintain contract records, databases, and legal filings.
Support the development and implementation of processes that improve efficiency and organization within the Legal team.
Manage legal intake workflows and tools to ensure timely and effective support of legal requests.
Develop, maintain, and enhance centralized legal resources, templates, and tools for internal stakeholders.
Partner cross-functionally with teams such as Procurement, Business Development, Engineering, Human Resources, Finance, and Operations.
Conduct legal and business research as needed to support various projects and initiatives.
Assist with knowledge management, document retention, and compliance-related activities.
Support and manage special projects and other duties as assigned.