About the job
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is a pioneering end-to-end space solutions provider, dedicated to delivering responsive launch services, comprehensive spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and much more. Our mission is to democratize access to space. The innovative rockets and satellites we create enable some of the most ambitious and essential space missions worldwide, facilitating scientific exploration, Earth observation, climate change initiatives, national security, and exciting technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rocket has emerged as the second most frequently launched U. S. rocket each year, successfully delivering over 230 satellites into orbit. We are also in the process of developing Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle designed for larger constellation deployments. Our Space Systems division designs and manufactures an extensive array of satellites, payloads, and components, including spacecraft chosen to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as components utilized in the James Webb Space Telescope.
SENIOR COUNSEL
Located at Rocket Lab's Headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Counsel will be instrumental in supporting the Legal Department and collaborating with functional and program management teams across the organization. This position is well-suited for a mid-level attorney with a solid background in contract drafting and negotiations, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will offer strategic legal counsel to senior management of a publicly traded company engaged in U. S. Government contracts, ensuring compliance while fostering the company’s growth and innovation.
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
Oversee contractual and operational legal issues for the company, providing legal support for mergers and acquisition transactions, litigation, and other compliance obligations. Responsibilities include:
- Leadership & Strategic Advisory:
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and operational management; translate business objectives into clear legal strategies and effective risk mitigation.
- Lead contract and trade compliance teams; establish goals, mentor performance, and cultivate a culture of accountability and inclusion.

