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Senior Commercial Attorney
AST SpaceMobile. Lead and manage negotiations of complex commercial agreements with global mobile, telecommunications, and technology partners .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing legal operations within the telecommunications and satellite industries. Proficient in drafting and advising on various legal agreements while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
U.S. Juris Doctor (JD)Telecommunications Law ExperienceComplex Negotiation SkillsLegal Operations Technology FamiliarityInternational Telecom Regulations Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Commercial Agreements NegotiationPartnership Agreements DraftingTechnology Development AgreementsSupply Chain TransactionsLicensing AgreementsLegal ResearchContract Lifecycle ManagementRegulatory ComplianceSatellite Communications ExpertiseEmerging Technologies Knowledge
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsRelationship-BuildingStrategic ThinkingAttention to DetailCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteLexisNexisWestlawSharePointIroncladAI Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Admission to Practice Law in U.S. JurisdictionUK Qualified Lawyer or Local Equivalent
Industry Keywords
TelecommunicationsSatellite IndustryCommercial TransactionsCross-Border AgreementsLegal FrameworksGlobal Supply Chain RegulationsTechnology PartnershipsLegal OperationsComplex TransactionsInternational Regulations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and manage negotiations of complex commercial agreements with global mobile, telecommunications, and technology partners
- Handle complex commercial, technology development, and supply chain transactions
- Draft, review, and advise on partnership, services, licensing, technology, software, and service agreements
- Collaborate with business development, finance, engineering, and other global cross-functional teams
- Develop and implement legal frameworks and best practices for commercial operations
- Monitor telecommunications industry trends and regulatory developments
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel as needed
- Support legal operations initiatives
- Support legal matters involving AST SpaceMobile’s international offices
- Stay current on legal developments affecting the telecommunications and satellite industries
Requirements
What you’ll need- U.S. Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- UK Qualified lawyer or local equivalent
- A minimum of 7 years of post-qualification legal experience, with a strong focus on telecommunications and/or satellite communications and commercial transactions
- Prior experience negotiating complex strategic transactions and partnership deals in the telecommunications industry
- Law firm and/or in-house legal experience within a telecommunications or technology company
- Familiarity with international telecom regulations and cross-border agreements
- Experience in satellite communications or emerging technologies
- Experience with hardware agreements, manufacturing agreements, technology and development agreements, and global supply chain transactions and regulations
- Familiarity or experience with legal operations technology and processes, including usage of AI tools is a plus
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for business and engineering audiences
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strategic thinking and sound judgment in high-stakes negotiations
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with little guidance, shifting priorities, and ambiguity
- Proactive and hands-on approach
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
- Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods
- Ability to travel occasionally for partner meetings and contract negotiations
- Ability to support commercial transactions across various time zones globally
- Must be available to support commercial transactions outside standard local working hours, including evenings and other nontraditional hours as business needs dictate
- Proficiency with AI tools, Microsoft Office Suite, contract lifecycle management systems, legal research platforms such as LexisNexis or Westlaw, and document management tools such as SharePoint or Ironclad
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Company-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays
- Career Growth and Development Opportunities