Where is the Government Contracts and Commercial Senior Counsel role at Stokespacetechnologies located?

The Government Contracts and Commercial Senior Counsel position at Stokespacetechnologies is based in Kent, Washington; Kent, Washington, United States. This is an on-site position.

Government Contracts and Commercial Senior Counsel — Stokespacetechnologies

At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry.

Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us.

Description

Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. We are seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Government Contracts and Commercial Senior Counsel at Stoke. In this role, you will report to the General Counsel and lead the end-to-end government contracting process, including advising on federal contract proposal and contract terms and conditions, leading negotiations, and overseeing contract administration. You will play a critical role in establishing and maintaining a robust government contracts compliance program, drafting and implementing business-centric policies and procedures as needed, ensuring adherence to legal requirements, regulatory obligations, and customer contract provisions.

You will also help support broader aspects of the legal function including reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, including software license agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs, etc. As part of a small, well-supported team, you will be integral to program success and future growth opportunities. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a high level of ownership, autonomy and impact, requiring someone who can prioritize, problem-solve, stay focused, move quickly, self-direct, and continuously learn in a fast-paced environment.

Location: This is a remote-friendly position, but regular travel to Kent, WA office is expected.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of US Government contract negotiations, contract administration, and customer contract activities to manage US Government contracts in accordance with legal requirements and contractual requirements
Ensure fulfillment of contract requirements and manage contract changes
Extremely proficient in understanding and communicating contract requirements, government compliance and deliverables to the business stakeholders
Review and advise on US Government Terms & Conditions, including OTAs, FAR, DFARS, cybersecurity, data privacy and other regulations governing US Government and commercial hardware and services contracts
Build, implement and manage compliance program for FAR, DFARS, OTAs, cybersecurity, data security and other federal procurement regulations to ensure adherence to federal regulations and contractual requirements
Provide guidance on government contract interpretation, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation strategies
Support proposal preparation, review and compliance for government solicitations
Manage relationships with government contracting officers and procurement officials
Support broader legal function including commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and general operational matters, with flexibility to assist across various legal needs as the business requires

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school with active bar membership
8+ years of experience in government contracts law, preferably in aerospace, defense, or hardware technology sectors
Deep knowledge of federal procurement processes, regulations, compliance requirements, and contracting procedures throughout the federal acquisition cycle across all program and contract types (e.g., grants, OTAs, SBIR/STTR, FAR/DFARS)
Experience building and managing practical and executable compliance programs and processes
Proven ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment
Consensus-builder among cross-functional teams to find solutions that fulfill both legal and business mandates
Experience negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including software licensing agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs, and other commercial contracts
Experience with NASA, DoD, or other aerospace-related agency contracts highly desirable
Sound judgment in assessing and balancing legal and business risks
Familiarity and/or comfort understanding technically complex systems.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex contractual information clearly to various stakeholder types
Self-starter with demonstrated history of ownership and accountability

Benefits

Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
Paid Family/Parental Leave
On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
Dog friendly offices!

Compensation

Target Levels:

Level 4 Range: $163,275 - $244,860
Level 5 Range: $195,930 - $293,790

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

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ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.

Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.

Candidate Rights & Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws. Please do not include medical or other confidential information in your initial request.

For more information about your rights, please refer to the "Know Your Rights" notice here.

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