Legal Counsel – Commercial, Construction

BLUE ORIGIN

. Advise on commercial transactions including software licenses, cloud-hosted service subscriptions, technology development agreements, construction contracts, real estate leasing and acquisition, mergers & acquisitions, and supply chain procurements .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $164,652 - $230,513 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial transactions, including software licensing and construction law, while providing strategic legal counsel and risk assessment. Proven ability to develop scalable legal processes and support business unit teams effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Bar Membership4+ Years Of Legal ExperienceCommercial Transaction ExperienceStrong Legal Research Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingNegotiationDispute ResolutionRisk MitigationRegulatory ComplianceTechnology Development AgreementsMergers & AcquisitionsSupply Chain ProcurementConstruction ContractingReal Estate Leasing

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationIndependent WorkWillingness To Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

In-House Counsel Registration

Industry Keywords

Construction LawAIA Standard FormsDesign-Build AgreementsU.S. Government ContractingFARDFARSInsurance RiskData PrivacyIntellectual PropertyEnvironmental Matters

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on commercial transactions including software licenses, cloud-hosted service subscriptions, technology development agreements, construction contracts, real estate leasing and acquisition, mergers & 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
Develop scalable processes, programs, and tools to improve the Legal and Compliance Department’s delivery of legal services
Support Blue Origin’s business unit teams, functions, and locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Ability to obtain and maintain in-house counsel registration where applicable
4+ years of legal experience with a corporation, law firm, or government entity
Experience in one or more commercial transaction types, including software licensing, cloud-hosted service subscriptions, technology development agreements, mergers & acquisitions, supply chain procurements, construction contracting, and/or real estate leasing and acquisition
Prior experience leading or coordinating sophisticated projects involving multiple team members
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
U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted U.S. refugee or asylee
Preferred: experience with technology transactions, manufacturing, or industrial properties
Preferred: familiarity with construction law, AIA standard forms, and design-build agreements
Preferred: work experience prior to law school, business-side experience at a large corporation, or federal government experience
Preferred: familiarity with U.S. government contracting, including FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of Paid Time Off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results (not guaranteed)