Vice President of Legal
U.S.-headquartered space robotics company developing robotic arms, lunar rovers, robotic satellites, spacecraft platforms, and on-orbit servicing capabilities.
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About GITAI USA Inc.
GITAI USA Inc. develops and manufactures space robotics and satellite systems for on-orbit servicing and lunar infrastructure construction, aiming to reduce the cost of labor in space.
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About the Role
You will help build and operate the legal function, working closely with the General Counsel and internal stakeholders. You will review, draft, redline, negotiate, and execute agreements; advise on government and commercial programs; manage legal risk; and develop practical contract and compliance processes.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 5+ years of legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or both
- At least 1 year of in-house legal experience at a venture-backed startup
- Experience with corporate, commercial, transactional, technology, or business-facing legal matters
- Strong contract judgment and experience with business-critical legal documents
- Ability to translate legal issues into practical business judgment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- U.S. citizenship
- Current authorization to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Help build a legal function that enables efficient deal-making and risk management
- Review and advise on RFPs, purchase orders, contract documents, customer and supplier terms, and agency requirements
- Support proposals, negotiations, and execution for government, commercial, and strategic programs
- Draft, redline, and negotiate agreements with customers, suppliers, contractors, consultants, partners, and third parties
- Translate legal issues into practical business decisions and escalation recommendations
- Align contracts, customer obligations, supplier commitments, and internal execution with cross-functional stakeholders
- Advise on deliverables, acceptance, payment, intellectual property, data rights, confidentiality, liability, indemnity, warranties, termination, cybersecurity, export control, and security requirements
- Build contract templates, negotiation playbooks, approval paths, tracking systems, and internal guidance
- Support customer opportunities, supplier relationships, partnerships, and business initiatives through execution
- Manage outside counsel efficiently
- Prepare risk summaries, deal recommendations, and decision materials
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and 90% coverage for dependents
- 401(k) match up to 3.5% with traditional and Roth options
- Stock option eligibility depending on role
- Relocation support for qualifying positions
- 12 paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days, and paid sick leave
- Free snacks and drinks
- Regular team events