Corporate Counsel (Spacecraft Licensing)

Join True Anomaly, a pioneering company in the space security industry. As the Corporate Counsel for Spacecraft Licensing, you will be the primary in-house legal authority on spacecraft and ground station licensing. You will manage the full lifecycle of licensing, serve as the internal subject matter expert, and support general corporate legal functions. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% employer-sponsored healthcare, generous time off, equity options, 401k and Roth 401k options, and learning and development opportunities.

• Manage the full lifecycle of spacecraft licensing for all True Anomaly missions, including NTIA, FCC, NOAA, and other applicable license applications, modifications, renewals, and amendments.
• Serve as the company's internal subject matter expert on FCC experimental, STA and Part 25 licenses; NOAA commercial remote sensing regulations; and other regulatory frameworks governing spacecraft and ground station operations.
• Prepare, coordinate, and submit license applications on tight timelines, working with systems engineering, mission operations, and communications teams to gather and validate technical inputs.
• Direct experience preparing, reviewing, and submitting spacecraft and/or ground station FCC and NOAA license applications to tight timelines
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Ability to work effectively with engineering and technical teams, translating complex technical information into clear regulatory filings and translating regulatory requirements into practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously
• Familiarity with FCC and NOAA commercial remote sensing regulations
• 3–7 years of legal experience, with a preference for a mix of law firm and in-house experience
• Strong presentation skills and ability to distill complex regulatory concepts into clear, accessible reports and briefings for internal audiences
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce precise, well-organized regulatory submissions and legal documents
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Experience preparing and managing POAMs
• Experience supporting NTIA applications
• Experience in the commercial space, aerospace, or satellite communications industry
• Experience in-house at a technology or aerospace company
• Ability to obtain or maintain a TS//SCI security clearance
• Familiarity with spectrum coordination and ITU filing processes