At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
At Blue Origin, we envision a future in which millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts in the Legal and Compliance Department, you will provide multi-disciplinary support to the Department and the business on a variety of matters, such as operations, technology, compliance, and commercial transactions. Your day-to-day responsibilities will range from handling commercial transactions to advising site leadership on strategic initiatives. Over time, you will help the Department address emerging needs by developing new expertise in addition to your existing skills and abilities. This role will support Blue’s wholly owned subsidiary Honeybee Robotics, a division of Blue’s In-Space Systems business unit. The location will either be Longmont, CO or Altadena, CA.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human and robotic spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, negotiate, and approve proposals, terms & conditions, purchase orders, statements of work, and related contractual documents.
- Perform all of the above for contracts with customers and suppliers that include civil and defense space agencies of the U.S. and other governments, as well as commercial companies providing launch services, spaceflight operations, space vehicles, and related products and services to the civil, defense, and commercial spaceflight markets. Other customers and suppliers include academic and research institutions conducting similar activities.
- Perform all of the above for contracts involving procurement and sale of robotic devices, spaceflight hardware, engineering services, and spaceflight operations.
- Develop business relationships with internal business clients to understand their goals and priorities, and advise on relevant legal contexts, issues, risks, and strategies including dispute resolution.
- Collaborate closely with other groups within Blue Origin, the Department, and subject matter experts on matters pertaining to international contracting, labor and employment, intellectual property, risk management, import/export, and other regulatory matters.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. college or university and membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
- 4 - 8 years of legal experience with a corporation, law firm, or government entity.
- Willingness to learn new skills and substantive legal areas to support multiple roles within the Department.
- Prior experience leading or coordinating sophisticated projects involving multiple team members (such as large discovery or due diligence projects).
- Prior experience with U.S. government contracting, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, CAS compliance, and agency-specific regulations.
- Ability to work efficiently and independently and communicate clearly (both verbally and in writing).
- Ability to react calmly and appropriately to situations and events that require a quick response or turnaround and take effective action without knowing the whole picture.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain productive work relationships, and provide legal advice directly to clients of every level.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Desired:
- Work experience prior to law school or experience working on the business side of a large corporation or in federal government.
- Familiarity with export control regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations.
Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $138,600.00-$194,040.00;CO applicants is $127,050.00-$177,870.00;WA applicants is $138,600.00-$194,040.00
Other site ranges may differ
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity Statement
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
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What We Do
Blue Origin was founded by Jeff Bezos with the vision of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes that humanity will need to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue is working on this today by developing partially and fully reusable launch vehicles that are safe, low cost and serve the needs of all civil, commercial and defense customers.
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