Impulse Space
Contracts Counsel
$175K–$215K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years of contracts experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.
- Education
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Supports Impulse Space’s legal team by independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating assigned commercial and operational agreements, escalating complex or high-risk matters as needed.
What you'll do
- Draft, review, and negotiate customer, launch, vendor, supplier, lease, confidentiality, and other business agreements.
- Support customer contract structuring and negotiations, and advise stakeholders on contract interpretation and performance issues.
- Improve contract templates, playbooks, tracking, and legal processes.
What they ask for
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar membership.
- 6+ years of contracts experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, including meaningful commercial agreement drafting and negotiation.
- Ability to handle routine drafting and negotiations independently within established parameters and exercise sound judgment about escalation.
- Strong business judgment, communication, and collaboration skills.
Nice to have
- In-house experience in a fast-paced startup or growth-stage company, preferably in aerospace, defense, technology, or engineering.
- Experience with customer-facing services agreements, launch or satellite contracting, complex commercial transactions, or contract operations.
Pay
$175,000 - $215,000 / year (base salary)
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