Senior Commercial Counsel

Relativity Space•Washington, DC

12d•$186,000 - $278,000

About The Position

The Senior Commercial Counsel will provide strategic legal counsel for Relativity Space’s buy-side commercial transactions and disputes. The role partners with cross-functional teams to structure and lead negotiations for technology development, scalable manufacturing, commodities, rocket parts and components, and capital expenditure purchase and lease arrangements. The position will establish standards and practices that support a scalable contract management function as the company grows. Relativity Space’s Legal team is described as nimble, entrepreneurial, and collaborative, working across departments in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The role offers an opportunity to help shape the legal function and its processes as the company develops its business and Terran R launch vehicle.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
At least 5 years of post-JD experience, including at least 2 years at a law firm.
Depth of experience in commercial transactions, such as supplier contracts, technology agreements, equipment purchases and leases, manufacturing agreements, or service agreements.
Strong commercial judgment and ability to develop strategic approaches and lead novel, high-stakes negotiations beyond routine contract review or applying standard playbooks.
Experience handling commercial disputes and pre-litigation matters, arbitration, and litigation, including developing resolution strategies and balancing legal risk against business objectives.
Ability to design scalable processes and think systematically in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Ability to independently lead cross-functional projects and work effectively in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with supply chain legal issues, tariffs, and international transactions.
Knowledge of financial analysis and ability to evaluate commercial terms from a financial perspective.
Experience implementing contract lifecycle management systems and legal technology tools.

Responsibilities

Structure and negotiate transactions supporting technology and manufacturing maturity, aligning agreements with company objectives, financial plans, and legal positions.
Lead high-stakes negotiations for significant transactions and advise on commercial terms, risk allocation, financial implications, and executive alignment.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and transaction documents, including agreements for technology development, rocket parts, manufacturing services, commodities, and capital expenditure purchases and leases.
Translate legal complexity into clear business guidance to help leaders and cross-functional teams make informed decisions.
Develop, implement, and scale strategies, standards, and playbooks for negotiation, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution in buy-side commercial transactions.
Manage post-contract execution risks and disputes in partnership with business stakeholders.