Legal Counsel

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!  

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 be a member of the Enterprise Counsel Group and support Blue’s enterprise as a whole with a focus on Blue’s wholly owned subsidiary Honeybee Robotics, a division of Blue’s In Space Systems business. The location will be Renton, WA (Seattle) or Space Coast, FL.

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.
• Manage contracts with U.S. and other governments, commercial companies, academic institutions, and research entities.
• 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.
• Work with Blue Origin, the Department, and experts on international contracting, labor, intellectual property, risk, and regulations.

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.
• 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:

WA applicants is $148,014.00-$207,218.55

Other site ranges may differ

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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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