True Anomaly
Corporate Counsel, Spacecraft Licensing
$140K–$205K
Denver, CO +3 · Full-time · Posted Jun 4, 2026
- Location
- Denver, CO
Long Beach, CA
Washington, DC
Denver, CO - Experience
- 3–7 years of legal experience; preference for a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
- Education
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State under U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.
About the job
Owns spacecraft and ground station licensing across company missions, while supporting contracts and other corporate legal work.
What you'll do
- Prepare, submit, and manage licensing applications and compliance obligations before NTIA, FCC, NOAA, and other applicable regulatory bodies.
- Advise technical and operational teams on licensing requirements; monitor regulatory developments and coordinate agency engagement.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and support broader legal department work.
What they ask for
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Direct experience preparing, reviewing, and submitting spacecraft and/or ground station FCC and NOAA license applications; experience supporting NTIA applications and managing POAMs.
- Familiarity with FCC and NOAA commercial remote sensing regulations.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
Nice to have
- Experience in the commercial space, aerospace, or satellite communications industry, or in-house at a technology or aerospace company.
- Familiarity with spectrum coordination and ITU filing processes; ability to obtain or maintain a TS//SCI security clearance.
Pay
USD $140,000-$205,000 base salary
Tools
NTIA, FCC, NOAA, ITU
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