About this job

You will be joining Open Cosmos’ core team in Harwell-Oxford (UK) and will be responsible for legal, including IP and contracts.

You will enjoy

• Working with a team of people to build the future of a new space industry
• Working at one of the world’s leading space campuses
• 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays
• Attractive Pension Scheme & Immediate enrolment
• Healthy snacks and pick’n’mix sweets at the office
• Social clubs organised by the team – so far we’ve got Run Club, Paella Club, ice-skating Club and Thirsty Club – suggest something new?
• Annual Company Retreat
• Remote working as per company policy
• Working from home as per company policy
• Annual Salary Review

Responsibilities

• Supporting the business in the UK and internationally across all practice areas, with the main focus being commercial, corporate, data protection and IP
• Partnering with other departments, including people, communications, space mission operations, finance, technology.
• Advising the business on navigating the global legal and regulatory regimes that apply to the space industry (no prior knowledge required)
• Working with the UK Space Agency and others on securing the required licences and permissions for the launch and operation of space missions
• Drafting and negotiation of complex commercial partnership and services agreements, including with international organisations such as the European Space Agency
• Working in a pragmatic and flexible way to deliver results quickly with a focus on getting things done

Profile

• Have at least 2 years experience at a well-established law firm, preferably qualifying into Commercial, Corporate, IP or Regulatory/Compliance departments.
• Previous in-house experience gained through employment or on secondment would be advantageous.
• Be practical and pragmatic in their approach.
• Be able to apply the law to real-world business problems.
• Have a creative and flexible approach.
• Be willing to work on projects across a broad spectrum of complexity.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and priorities but still delivering great work.
• Have a strong attention to detail and be able to work independently
• Have outstanding drafting, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Possess a very high standard of written and oral English

Nice to have

• Knowledge of languages other than English
• Experience from working in or with a SaaS startup
• Existing network and relationships in the space industry, startup community and government
• International experience