Legal Counsel (U.S)

ALL.SPACE•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Legal Counsel (U.S.) leads legal matters relating to the company's U.S. business and government-related operations. The position reports to the Chief Legal Officer in the UK and works closely with the Company’s Contracts Manager and Sales Operations lead. It is initially three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday), with the potential for additional hours as the U.S. operation grows. The preferred locations are Huntsville or Muscle Shoals, Alabama, but remote applications will be considered; remote work may involve occasional travel to Alabama. The role covers U.S. commercial and government contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, export controls, and general legal support. The Legal Counsel will advise company leadership on U.S. legal matters and disputes, oversee legal and compliance processes, and support staff training and policy development.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice in at least one state.
In-house experience within the defence sector, preferably with a defence prime.
Proven expertise in government contracts and contract lifecycle management.
Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, DoD procurement, FCC licensing, and export controls.
Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
Ability to build relationships across the business.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues simply.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong presentation and budgeting skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with defence and space technologies.
Compliance certifications.

Responsibilities

Review and advise on U.S. Government terms and conditions, including OTAs, GSA, FAR, DFARS, cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulations governing U.S. Government and commercial hardware and services contracts.
Advise on government contract interpretation, regulatory requirements, risk mitigation, and flow-down requirements.
Develop and implement U.S. sales contract templates.
Ensure contract processes and documentation comply with applicable regulations and U.S. Government standards, including required GSA subcontracting plans.
Draft and negotiate U.S. supplier terms.
Lead the Company’s application for FCL, instructing external advisers as required.
Develop policies for managing CUI and personnel security clearances.
Support the broader legal function, including corporate matters, vendor agreements, and general operational matters.
Lead legal aspects of governance implementation in U.S. operations, including state and federal registrations and governance documents for U.S. entities, and support the Chief Legal Officer on intercompany agreements.
Oversee compliance with U.S. export controls, anti-bribery and corruption measures, data privacy legislation, and the use of artificial intelligence.
Support Supply Chain in implementing a new Export Control Handbook and train staff on EAR, ITAR, and export/import requirements.
Support development of policies, procedures, and standard agreements.
Work with Product on FCC certifications and licensing.
Stay informed of regulatory changes, update internal processes, and promote best practice in legal, compliance, and risk management.
Advise the Chief Legal Officer and senior leadership team on U.S. legal matters, including disputes.
Monitor legislative changes and advise on risks.
Support the Contracts Manager in negotiating NDAs.