Corporate Counsel, Spacecraft Licensing

Denver, COfull timeRemote

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$140k–$190k

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Trueanomalyinc Corporate Counsel, Spacecraft Licensing at True Anomaly leads spacecraft and ground station licensing efforts, managing license applications and compliance. This role supports general corporate legal functions and collaborates with engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities

Spacecraft and Ground Station Licensing
Manage the full lifecycle of spacecraft licensing for all True Anomaly missions, including NTIA, FCC, NOAA, and other applicable license applications, modifications, renewals, and amendments.
Serve as the company's internal subject matter expert on FCC experimental, STA and Part 25 licenses; NOAA commercial remote sensing regulations; and other regulatory frameworks governing spacecraft and ground station operations.
Support ground station coordination and RF platform development from a regulatory and licensing perspective.
Prepare, coordinate, and submit license applications on tight timelines, working with systems engineering, mission operations, and communications teams to gather and validate technical inputs.
Support NTIA and ITU coordination and applications as required.
Prepare and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) to ensure compliance with license conditions and regulatory requirements.
Ensure alignment across the organization on regulatory and RF compliance requirements, identifying and driving closure on gaps.
Monitor and track post-license compliance obligations, including reporting requirements, operational conditions, and modification triggers.
Maintain a licensing tracker and compliance calendar to provide visibility into application status, deadlines, and upcoming obligations.
Monitor FCC, NOAA, and other relevant agency rulemaking, proposed rules, and policy developments that may affect the company's current or planned licensing posture, and proactively advise stakeholders on potential impacts.
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant regulatory agency staff to support effective engagement on current and future applications.

Qualification

Active bar membership in at least one U3–7 years of legal experienceDirect experience preparingExperience supporting NTIA applicationsExperience preparing and managing POAMsStrong written communication skillsExperience draftingExperience in the commercial space

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
3–7 years of legal experience, with a preference for a mix of law firm and in-house experience.
Direct experience preparing, reviewing, and submitting spacecraft and/or ground station FCC and NOAA license applications to tight timelines.
Experience supporting NTIA applications.
Experience preparing and managing POAMs
Familiarity with FCC and NOAA commercial remote sensing regulations.
Ability to work effectively with engineering and technical teams, translating complex technical information into clear regulatory filings and translating regulatory requirements into practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce precise, well-organized regulatory submissions and legal documents.
Strong presentation skills and ability to distill complex regulatory concepts into clear, accessible reports and briefings for internal audiences.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.

Preferred

Experience in the commercial space, aerospace, or satellite communications industry.
Experience in-house at a technology or aerospace company.
Familiarity with spectrum coordination and ITU filing processes.
Ability to obtain or maintain a TS//SCI security clearance.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave

Company

Trueanomalyinc

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