Senior Director of Legal (Government)

Job overview

The Senior Director of Legal (Government) works onsite in Austin, TX. Compensation is not specified. The role leads government-facing legal and regulatory strategy at CesiumAstro, a developer of communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. The director advises business development, program management, engineering, operations, and executive leadership on government contracts, regulatory obligations, export compliance, and legal risk, while building scalable processes and developing the legal and compliance team.

What you'll do

• Lead legal support for U.S. government contracts, including FAR/DFARS compliance, proposals, negotiation, administration, and disputes
• partner with business development and program teams on government deals
• advise on contract clauses, performance, changes, claims, and terminations
• support regulatory compliance, licensing, and approvals
• build export compliance programs for ITAR and EAR
• advise on international transactions and technology transfers
• develop compliance policies and training
• identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks
• support government stakeholders, auditors, and regulators
• establish templates and playbooks
• manage outside counsel
• mentor legal and compliance staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior director of legal

government contracts

far

dfars

export compliance

itar

ear

regulatory strategy

aerospace and defense

austin tx

cesiumastro

u.s. citizen or eligible protected individual

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company stock options and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.

Why this role

Requires a Juris Doctor and active U.S. law license, 11+ years of progressive legal experience in aerospace or defense, and deep FAR/DFARS and government procurement expertise. Applicants must meet U.S. government space technology export eligibility requirements; an active security clearance or ability to obtain one is required.

About the employer

CesiumAstro is hiring for this role. Industry: Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.