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Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!\nJob Overview & Responsibilities\nJob Title: Counsel, Operations\nSummary Description: \nThe Counsel will have a strong background working with complex contracts and transactions in general and also have an area(s) of expertise such as, real estate, technology transactions, government contracts, data privacy, or information protection. \nThe Counsel will also be expected to advise clients, interpret laws, rulings and regulations, and analyze risk and probable outcomes based on legal precedents for a variety of organizations in the enterprise, as needed, including the government customer and commercial customer program and contract teams, supplier management, information technology and information security, engineering, production operations, launch operations, and facilities operations teams.\nThe Counsel will be expected to develop policies, practices, and guidelines concerning compliance with state, federal, and international laws and regulations related to information security and protection, and for negotiating, interpreting, and supporting relevant stakeholders in commercial transactions and contract negotiations.\nThis position is responsible for:\nAdvising ULA business teams on all facets of legal and compliance risk.\nDrafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including leases, vendor contracts, licensing agreements, NDAs, service agreements, purchase agreements, leases, other real estate contracts, technology and data protection agreements, and software master services agreements.\nProviding guidance on intellectual property, including data rights, licensing, patent and trademark, along with the ability to help shape legal and business strategy for the protection of intellectual property.\nSupporting handling of facilities matters, including leasing, capital construction, environmental, health and safety compliance and liability and risk management issues for manufacturing and launch operation activities.\nCollaborating with business, security and compliance teams to ensure contractual terms align with technical and operational practices.\nPreparing and implementing corporate policies.\nAdvising on general corporate compliance, regulatory, statutory, and legislative affairs and communications as may affect assigned programs or the company at large.\nConducting legal research, prepare memoranda, complete presentations and advise in-house clients on risk mitigation and other decision-making requirements.\nEffectively managing and supervising outside legal counsel; form teaming arrangements with outside counsel to ensure effective representation and maximize outcomes.\nRequired Education: Juris Doctor\nRequired Education\nBachelor\nRequired Years of Experience\nMinimum of 8 years of related work experience\nBasic Qualifications\nJuris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.\nActive license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.\nExperience in a corporate practice.\nAbility to adapt and support new and complex legal matters in multiple legal disciplines.\nAbility to be self-motivated and proactively identify legal issues and provide advisement to business clients using a solution-oriented approach.\nStrong communications skills to interface and effectively communicate legal advice to internal clients and senior leadership with the ability to translate legal requirements into practical business guidance and explain legal concepts in plain language.\nAbility to demonstrate leadership on key projects and provide direction to business and technical functional organizations.\nExcellent judgment, attention to detail and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.\nAbility to develop business-oriented strategies and evaluate findings based on legal research that can be effectively communicated to business decision-makers.\nA collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.\nStrong understanding of contract law and experience with contract drafting and negotiating complex agreements.\nEligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance. \n Preferred Qualifications\nPrevious legal experience in an in-house counsel role.\nActive U.S. Top Secret security clearance \nPrevious experience working in the aerospace and defense industry.\nWorking knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and related statutes.\nWorking knowledge of US Government prime contracts and corresponding subcontracts.\nComfort working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.\nExperience in data privacy, cybersecurity, or technology law, preferably in-house or at a firm with a strong tech practice.\nUnderstanding of global privacy regulations and security standards.\nAdmission to the Colorado Bar or the ability to obtain admission is preferred.\n Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver, ULA - Decatur only): $154,889.00 - $287,652.00\nPlease note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay. \n What makes ULA different?\nBecause we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.\nWe offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:\n401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution\nDiscretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees\nGenerous paid time off\nFlexible work environments\nAdditionally, most salaried ULA team members work a \"9/80 schedule,\" meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.\nBenefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.\nThe application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.\n Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).\nULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.\n ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program.Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).\n Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. 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