Senior Attorney – Corporate Law

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security. Stratolaunch is seeking an experienced Senior Attorney, Corporate Law to support the company’s legal, contractual, and compliance needs across a fast-moving aerospace and defense environment. This role will report to the Head of Contracts and Legal and will provide practical, business-oriented legal support with a primary focus on government contracting, aerospace/defense transactions, corporate governance, and strategic growth initiatives, including preparation for potential future capital markets activity. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in federal government contracts, experience supporting complex aerospace or defense programs, and familiarity with the legal and governance workstreams associated with IPO readiness, financing transactions, and public-company style compliance disciplines. This individual must be comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, partnering directly with executive leadership, supply chain, finance, HR, engineering, and program teams to identify risk, enable business objectives, and maintain compliance. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Provide day-to-day legal support across commercial, corporate, compliance, and operational matters. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including: S. Government prime contracts and subcontracts OTAs, BAAs, CRADAs, teaming agreements, NDAs, and MOUs Commercial customer contracts Vendor, consulting, services, and technology agreements Advise internal stakeholders on FAR/DFARS compliance , public contract formation, flowdowns, changes, claims, disputes, intellectual property, and data rights. Support legal review of solicitations, proposals, terms and conditions, and contractual risk allocation for aerospace and defense programs. Partner with supply chain and contracts personnel on subcontracting strategy, supplier terms, risk mitigation, and compliance issues. Support export control, regulatory, and compliance matters, including coordination with internal stakeholders on ITAR, EAR, CUI, NIST 800-171, and related obligations . Assist with corporate governance matters, including board materials, resolutions, entity management, delegated authorities, and internal policy development. Help build and maintain scalable legal processes, templates, playbooks, and training materials for a growing company. Support legal diligence, disclosure preparation, governance enhancements, and other workstreams associated with IPO readiness, financing events, and strategic transactions . Advise on employment-related matters in coordination with HR and outside counsel, as needed. Manage outside counsel efficiently and cost-effectively. Identify legal and compliance risks early and provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance aligned with business objectives. QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated experience with U.S. government contracting, including FAR/DFARS, prime contracts, subcontracts, and proposal/solicitation review. Experience supporting clients or companies in the aerospace, defense, aviation, space, or other highly regulated technology sectors. Working knowledge of key government contracting risk areas, including changes, claims, terminations, data rights, IP allocation, compliance, and audit exposure. Experience advising senior business stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Strong drafting, negotiation, issue-spotting, and risk assessment skills. Strong business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with operational realities. Willing to obtain and maintain a security clearance. PRE…