Legal Counsel - Commercial & Construction

Blue Origin•Southgate, WA

About The Position

Blue Origin is hiring a Legal Counsel for its corporate functions, providing centralized legal support across business units, functions, and locations. As part of the Legal and Compliance Department, this role provides commercial legal support across transactions that may include construction contracting, real estate leasing and acquisition, software licenses, cloud-hosted service subscriptions, technology development agreements, mergers and acquisitions, federal government subcontracts, and supply chain procurements. The role will initially focus on an area aligned with the candidate’s experience and may expand to address emerging departmental needs. It may be based in Space Coast, Florida; Greater Seattle, Washington; or Huntsville, Alabama. The position advises on commercial transactions and provides specialized support for construction matters, including drafting and negotiating contracts, dispute resolution, claim management, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. It also helps identify cross-functional risks, counsels executives and colleagues on legal and strategic issues, and supports the development of scalable legal processes, programs, and tools. Applicants must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school, be an active member in good standing of at least one U.S. bar, and have at least four years of relevant legal experience. The position requires experience in at least one listed commercial transaction area, strong legal research and communication skills, and experience leading or coordinating sophisticated projects involving multiple team members.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain and maintain in-house counsel registration where applicable.
At least 4 years of legal experience with a corporation, law firm, or government entity.
Experience in one or more of these commercial transaction types: software licensing, cloud-hosted service subscriptions, technology development agreements, mergers and acquisitions, supply chain procurements, construction contracting, or real estate leasing and acquisition.
Prior experience leading or coordinating sophisticated projects involving multiple team members, such as large discovery or due diligence projects.
Strong legal research skills using common electronic research resources.
Ability to work efficiently and independently and communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Willingness to learn new skills and substantive legal areas as departmental needs evolve.

Nice To Haves

Experience with technology transactions, manufacturing, or industrial properties.
Familiarity with construction law, including AIA standard forms and design-build agreements.
Work experience before law school, or experience on the business side of a large corporation or in federal government.
Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to situations requiring a quick turnaround and take effective action without having the full picture.
Ability to earn trust, maintain productive work relationships, and provide legal advice directly to clients at every level, from senior leadership to entry-level employees.
Familiarity with U.S. government contracting, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, and agency-specific regulations.

Responsibilities

Advise on commercial transactions such as software licenses, cloud-hosted service subscriptions, technology development agreements, construction contracts, real estate leasing and acquisition, mergers and acquisitions, and supply chain procurements.
Provide specialized legal support for construction matters, including contract drafting and negotiation, dispute resolution, claim management, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
Identify and highlight risks involving insurance, employment, intellectual property, environmental matters, information security, data privacy, and export controls.
Provide practical legal and strategic counsel to executives and colleagues on strategy, risk assessment, and transaction execution.
Assist with developing scalable processes, programs, and tools to support efficient delivery of legal services.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Some employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, company discretion, or other factors; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.