Senior Corporate Counsel

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company focused on building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions to empower civilization beyond Earth. The company is pioneering Axiom Station, a successor to the International Space Station, to foster innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy. Axiom Space is also a principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits. The company fosters an inclusive work environment and is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel who is highly accountable, possesses a growth mindset, and is driven by a passion for understanding our world, science, technology, and life itself. This role serves as a senior legal leader and trusted advisor to the General Counsel and leadership team, helping to set legal strategy, oversee key legal functions, manage risk, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while enabling business objectives. The Senior Corporate Counsel frequently acts on behalf of the General Counsel and may manage specialized legal matters or portfolios.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in Texas
Typically, 10+ years of legal experience
Significant experience advising senior leadership and managing complex legal matters
Experience in a highly-regulated industry
Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to operate in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
Uncompromising integrity and discretion
Collaborative leadership style with executive presence and influencing skills
Strong project management discipline, highly organized, and takes ownership
Forges strong partnership with Finance, HR and other Executive leaders
Uses sound judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
Strong agility and adaptability to integrate quickly into a small team
Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
Embody our core values of Leadership, Innovation, and Teamwork
Accountability
Technical Rigor
Execution Discipline
Pride of Delivery
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical milestones

Nice To Haves

Mix of law firm and in‑house roles preferred
Prior people leadership and/or functional ownership strongly preferred
Public company financial reporting experience preferred
Government contracts or international operations experience preferred
Security clearance preferred
Experience leading compliance function preferred
Enterprise Risk Management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to the General Counsel and leadership on legal, compliance, and risk matters
Help define and execute the company’s overall legal strategy in alignment with business goals
Act as the General Counsel’s delegate when required
Lead or support major corporate transactions such as financing, M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
Oversee subsidiary governance and entity management
Oversee ethics and compliance with applicable federal, state, and international laws and regulations
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and compliance risks across the organization
Partner with HR, Finance, Security, HR, and Commercial Operations on investigations, audits, and policy development
Provide legal guidance on commercial contracts, including customer, vendor, supplier, and technology agreements
Advise on employment, labor, and risk management (as applicable)
Provide legal support for finance function of the business
Develop and standardize contract templates and playbooks to support scale and efficiency
Lead, mentor, and develop paralegals, and legal operations professionals
Manage outside counsel relationships, budgets, and performance
Drive continuous improvement in legal processes, tools, and metrics
Perform other duties as assigned.