Corporate Counsel

As Senior Corporate Counsel, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders across Spire, partnering closely with our Federal Sales, Government Programs, ExecutiveLeadershipand cross-functional teams.You'lladvise on complex commercial transactions, government contracting matters and strategic initiatives while helping the business navigate an evolving regulatory environment.This is a highly visible role for a commercially minded attorney who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing business decisions, and working across a fast-paced, innovative technology company.ResponsibilitiesServe as lead legal advisor for U.S. Federal Sales and Government contracting activities.Draft,reviewand negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including government contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, licensingagreementsand strategic partnerships.Providelegal guidance throughout the government procurement lifecycle, including proposal support, contractnegotiationsand post-award contract management.Advise internal stakeholders on federal acquisition regulations, government compliancerequirementsand contractual risk.Support U.S.Defensemarket opportunities and collaborate with business leaders on strategic customer engagements.Partner closely with Sales, Finance, Security, Compliance,HRand Executive Leadership to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.Identifylegal and commercial risks while developing pragmatic solutions that enable business growth.Support international commercial contracting and broader corporate legal matters asrequired.Contribute to the development and improvement of legal processes, contracttemplatesand internal policies.Manage outside counsel whereappropriateand provide guidance on specialized legal matters.Take ownership of special projects and emerging legal issues across the business as Spire continues to grow.Who You AreYou are a strategic, business-oriented attorney who enjoys working close to the business rather than simply advising from the sidelines. You thrive in dynamic environments, build strong relationships across multiple functions, and are comfortable balancing legal risk with commercialobjectives.You have excellent judgement, strong negotiationskillsand the ability to simplify complex legal issues into practical business advice.QualificationsRequiredJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.Approximately 10+ years of legal experience, includingsignificant experiencesupporting sophisticated commercial transactions.Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.Strong knowledge of U.S. Government contracting principles and Federal procurement.Experience supporting Federal Sales organizations or Government customers.Outstanding negotiation,communicationand stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Strong commercial judgement with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.PreferredExperience supporting U.S.Defenseprograms and customers.Active U.S. Security Clearance (TS/SCI preferred), or the ability to obtain andmaintainone.Experience working with ITAR and U.S. export control regulations.Familiarity with FAR, DFARS and other federal acquisition regulations.Experience supporting aerospace, satellite,defense, governmenttechnologyor SaaS businesses.Prior in-house counsel experience within a high-growth technology company.Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-RK1The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Final base salary for this role will be based on the location, skills, experience and qualifications. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for annual equity awards and our employee benefits program, including vacation, sick, and personal time off; optional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; a 401(K) plan; health and wellness reimbursement program; and participation in Spire’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Salary Range$202,500—$238,500 USDGlobal Perksð️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)ð Launch Attendanceð Generous Time Off Policyð Education Assistance Programð Employee Assistance Program (EAP)ð Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)ð Family Leaveðª Fitness Reimbursement𧡠Employee Referral Programð Healthy snacks & beverages in every officeAbout SpireWeimprove life on Earth with data from space.Spire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.Spire is Global and our success draws upon the diverse viewpoints, skills and experiences of our employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.To help maintain a safe and secure workplace for Spire employees, all candidates who receive a conditional offer will be requiredto complete a background check. 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