Space Systems Commercial & Legal Contracts Specialist

Satellogic

7d • Remote

About The Position

Satellogic is seeking a commercially minded legal and contracts professional to support the development, negotiation, and execution of complex international satellite and sovereign space mission agreements. Working directly with the Space Systems sales pod and with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Program Management teams, the specialist will manage contractual and legal aspects of satellite sales, constellation programmes, and strategic partnerships.

The role combines commercial contract management, legal drafting, negotiation support, and contractual risk assessment. It is responsible for protecting Satellogic’s commercial interests while helping opportunities progress efficiently from development through contract award and execution. This hands-on position is suited to someone with a strong understanding of commercial contracts, preferably in aerospace, defence, technology, or government procurement.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in commercial contracts, legal operations, contract management, or commercial law.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Good understanding of contractual risk allocation, liability, indemnities, intellectual property, and payment protections.
• Experience working with government customers, defence contractors, or complex technology suppliers.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to translate legal considerations into practical business recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to operate independently and work closely with senior commercial leadership.

Nice To Haves

• A law degree or recognised legal qualification is strongly preferred; qualification as a practising solicitor or lawyer would be advantageous.
• Aerospace, satellite manufacturing, defence, or space industry experience.
• Government-to-business or government-to-government procurement exposure.
• Experience with technology transfer, licensing, and international industrial partnerships.
• Familiarity with export controls, sanctions, and cross-border contractual requirements.
• Experience supporting high-value international programmes, particularly in the Middle East and Europe.
• Understanding of contract structures involving local primes, subcontractors, and sovereign customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate commercial agreements for satellite sales, constellation programmes, and associated services.
• Support drafting and negotiation of satellite procurement agreements, master supply agreements, NDAs, MoUs, teaming agreements, and strategic partnership arrangements.
• Review contractual terms covering liability, indemnities, warranties, intellectual property, acceptance criteria, payment milestones, and termination provisions.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend commercially practical solutions.
• Support customer negotiations alongside the SVP of Space Systems and Satellogic’s Legal team.
• Ensure contracts accurately reflect agreed commercial and technical commitments.
• Support contractual structures for sovereign satellite programmes involving government customers, local industrial partners, and prime contractors.
• Assist with agreements covering local Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT), Technology Transfer (ToT), Transfer of Knowledge (ToK), and intellectual property licensing.
• Review requirements relating to localization, industrial participation, export controls, and regulatory compliance, coordinating with specialist counsel where appropriate.
• Support commercial and contractual frameworks for joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and local operating arrangements.
• Help structure agreements that balance customer sovereignty requirements with Satellogic’s commercial interests and intellectual property protections.
• Assess commercial and contractual exposure across international opportunities.
• Identify risks associated with delivery schedules, performance guarantees, liquidated damages, payment security, and customer acceptance.
• Work with Finance and Legal to ensure appropriate contractual protections and approval processes.
• Support reviews of customer tender conditions and government procurement requirements.
• Maintain clear records of negotiated terms, deviations, and outstanding contractual issues.
• Escalate material legal and commercial risks to appropriate decision-makers.
• Review contractual requirements within RFPs, RFQs, and government tenders.
• Support preparation of commercial proposals, contractual responses, and BAFO submissions.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Programme Management to ensure technical commitments are contractually achievable.
• Assist in developing commercial terms, milestone payment structures, and delivery conditions.
• Support internal contract reviews and approval processes before customer submissions.
• Maintain oversight of contractual obligations following award.
• Support handover of executed agreements to Programme Management and delivery teams.
• Track contract amendments, variations, milestone obligations, and customer commitments.
• Assist with contractual disputes, claims, and change requests in coordination with Legal.
• Maintain a structured contract repository and support improvements to contractual processes and templates.
• Ensure appropriate contractual governance without unnecessarily slowing commercial execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed