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Space Systems Commercial & Legal Contracts Specialist
Satellogic. Prepare, review and negotiate commercial agreements relating to satellite sales, constellation programmes and associated services .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, with a strong focus on contractual risk allocation and compliance. Possesses a solid understanding of government procurement processes and the aerospace or defence industry.
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Commercial Contracts ManagementContract NegotiationGovernment Procurement ExperienceLegal OperationsContractual Risk Assessment
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Hard Skills
Drafting Complex AgreementsReviewing Contract TermsNegotiating Commercial AgreementsUnderstanding Liability and IndemnitiesIntellectual Property ManagementPayment ProtectionsTechnology TransferExport Control ComplianceContract ManagementRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Strong Commercial JudgementExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAbility to Operate IndependentlyCollaboration with Senior Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Law DegreeRecognised Legal Qualification
Industry Keywords
Aerospace IndustrySatellite ManufacturingDefence SectorSpace IndustryGovernment-to-Business ProcurementInternational Industrial PartnershipsCross-Border Contractual RequirementsSovereign Satellite ProgrammesLocal Industrial ParticipationHigh-Value International Programmes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare, review and negotiate commercial agreements relating to 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 terms covering liability, indemnities, warranties, intellectual property, acceptance criteria, payment milestones and termination
- Identify contractual risks and recommend commercially practical solutions
- Support customer negotiations alongside the SVP of Space Systems and Legal team
- Ensure contracts reflect agreed commercial and technical commitments
- Support contractual structures for sovereign satellite programmes involving government customers, local industrial partners and prime contractors
- Assist with local AIT, technology transfer, transfer of knowledge and intellectual property licensing agreements
- Review localization, industrial participation, export control and regulatory compliance requirements
- Support commercial and contractual frameworks for joint ventures, strategic partnerships and local operating arrangements
- Assess commercial and contractual exposure across international opportunities
- Review customer tender conditions and government procurement requirements
- Maintain records of negotiated terms, deviations and outstanding contractual issues
- Support RFP, RFQ and government tender responses, commercial proposals and BAFO submissions
- Coordinate with Engineering and Programme Management on technically achievable commitments
- Maintain oversight of contractual obligations after award
- Track amendments, variations, milestone obligations and customer commitments
- Assist with disputes, claims and change requests with Legal
- Maintain a contract repository and improve contractual processes and templates
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5–8 years of relevant experience in commercial contracts, legal operations, contract management or commercial law
- A law degree or recognised legal qualification is strongly preferred; qualification as a practising solicitor or lawyer would be advantageous
- 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
- Aerospace, satellite manufacturing, defence or space industry experience is desirable
- Government-to-business or government-to-government procurement exposure is desirable
- Experience with technology transfer, licensing and international industrial partnerships is desirable
- Familiarity with export controls, sanctions and cross-border contractual requirements is desirable
- Experience supporting high-value international programmes, particularly in the Middle East and Europe is desirable
- Understanding of contract structures involving local primes, subcontractors and sovereign customers is desirable