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Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.
Responsibilities
Government Contracts:
Structure and negotiate contracts with government agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with the FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements.
Government Contracts:
Collaborate with business development, engineering, finance, supply chain, and policy teams to develop and implement government contracting strategies.
Government Contracts:
Review proposals and deliverables in advance of submission to ensure consistency and compliance.
Government Contracts:
Advise on risk allocation, regulatory and compliance obligations, and contract performance.
Government Contracts:
Advise on data rights matters.
Commercial & Software Agreements:
Structure, negotiate, and finalize technology transactions, including software licensing, SaaS, and more.
Commercial & Software Agreements:
Manage AI provisions, open source compliance, and software supply chain legal issues.
Compliance & Regulatory:
Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, cybersecurity, and other government regulations.
Compliance & Regulatory:
Advise on export control and U.S. export compliance status.
Compliance & Regulatory:
Draft and enforce policies to ensure compliance with government contract requirements.
Compliance & Regulatory:
Support government audits and compliance reviews.
Other Areas As Needed:
Handle Non-Disclosure Agreements and Professional Services Agreements related to government or subcontractor engagements.
Other Areas As Needed:
File documents in company repository.
Other Areas As Needed:
Help establish policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
JD degree with admission to practice law in a U.S. state bar in good standing.
7 years of relevant post-law school experience.
5+ years experience in a legal and/or contracts role at a private company, law firm, or government agency.
Subject matter expertise in government contracts and subcontracts.
Subject matter expertise in software licensing agreements.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Good judgment and ability to balance risk and productivity in a startup environment.
Comfortable with and responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction; willing to learn new technology, products, and substantive legal areas to support multiple roles within the legal department.
Resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters.
Ability to be extremely responsive to internal clients.
Ability to travel up to 10% of time.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with aerospace industry and its unique legal challenges.
Ability to forge relationships quickly, and earn the confidence of business stakeholders.
Diligent, proactive, and able to manage multiple competing priorities with excellent time management.
Willingness to work evenings/weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Familiarity with export controls and U.S. government security clearance requirements.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Safety is paramount, with stringent protocols ensuring a secure workplace. Collaboration is key, providing opportunities to work closely with a skilled team dedicated to innovation.
$133,875 - $215,625 a year
The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position\'s scope and responsibilities, the candidate\'s professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, generous parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!
100% employer-paid health care
401k & retirement plans
Unlimited PTO
Weekly paid office lunches
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock options
Paid Parental Leave
U.S. Export Control Compliance Status The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Responsibilities
Government Contracts:
Structure and negotiate contracts with government agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with the FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements.
Government Contracts:
Collaborate with business development, engineering, finance, supply chain, and policy teams to develop and implement government contracting strategies.
Government Contracts:
Review proposals and deliverables in advance of submission to ensure consistency and compliance.
Government Contracts:
Advise on risk allocation, regulatory and compliance obligations, and contract performance.
Government Contracts:
Advise on data rights matters.
Commercial & Software Agreements:
Structure, negotiate, and finalize technology transactions, including software licensing, SaaS, and more.
Commercial & Software Agreements:
Manage AI provisions, open source compliance, and software supply chain legal issues.
Compliance & Regulatory:
Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, cybersecurity, and other government regulations.
Compliance & Regulatory:
Advise on export control and U.S. export compliance status.
Compliance & Regulatory:
Draft and enforce policies to ensure compliance with government contract requirements.
Compliance & Regulatory:
Support government audits and compliance reviews.
Other Areas As Needed:
Handle Non-Disclosure Agreements and Professional Services Agreements related to government or subcontractor engagements.
Other Areas As Needed:
File documents in company repository.
Other Areas As Needed:
Help establish policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
JD degree with admission to practice law in a U.S. state bar in good standing.
7 years of relevant post-law school experience.
5+ years experience in a legal and/or contracts role at a private company, law firm, or government agency.
Subject matter expertise in government contracts and subcontracts.
Subject matter expertise in software licensing agreements.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Good judgment and ability to balance risk and productivity in a startup environment.
Comfortable with and responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction; willing to learn new technology, products, and substantive legal areas to support multiple roles within the legal department.
Resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters.
Ability to be extremely responsive to internal clients.
Ability to travel up to 10% of time.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience with aerospace industry and its unique legal challenges.
Ability to forge relationships quickly, and earn the confidence of business stakeholders.
Diligent, proactive, and able to manage multiple competing priorities with excellent time management.
Willingness to work evenings/weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Familiarity with export controls and U.S. government security clearance requirements.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Safety is paramount, with stringent protocols ensuring a secure workplace. Collaboration is key, providing opportunities to work closely with a skilled team dedicated to innovation.
$133,875 - $215,625 a year
The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position\'s scope and responsibilities, the candidate\'s professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, generous parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!
100% employer-paid health care
401k & retirement plans
Unlimited PTO
Weekly paid office lunches
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock options
Paid Parental Leave
U.S. Export Control Compliance Status The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
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