Senior Legal Counsel - Strategic Procurement & Commercial Transactions

About us

We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific endeavors.

• This is more than a job, it's a mission

  We are making space universally accessible and redefining the possible

• We get things done

  We take ownership of what we do and we work hard to make a difference

• We are fearless

  Transpаrancy is our only way forward. We dare to address and resolve issues head-on

• We learn from our mistakes

  We deliver, take informed risks, and evolve to achieve our goals. We compare with the best version of ourselves

What is the role?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel – Strategic Procurement & Commercial Transactions to join our legal team and support the company’s growing space and defense activities.

This role is primarily focused on structuring, drafting, and negotiating high-value purchase and procurement contracts that are critical to the company’s operations. The successful candidate will act as the legal lead for supplier negotiations, ensuring that all purchase agreements for hardware, software, services, and launch-related components are commercially sound, enforceable, and aligned with business objectives.

You will work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Security, Export Control, and senior leadership to ensure that supplier contracts are negotiated effectively, risks are properly allocated, and delivery obligations are clearly defined and enforceable.

This is a hands-on negotiation role, requiring a lawyer who is comfortable leading discussions with suppliers, driving contract terms, and closing complex procurement deals in a fast-paced, international space and defense environment.

Some of your daily tasks will include:

Strategic Procurement & Purchase Contract Negotiation (Core Focus)

• Lead the drafting, review, structuring, and negotiation of all major purchase and procurement contracts across the company.
• Act as the primary legal negotiator for supplier agreements, including hardware, software, services, and launch-related procurement.
• Negotiate:
  • Master Supply Agreements (MSAs)
  • Framework and framework purchase agreements
  • Purchase Orders (POs) and PO terms
  • Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Supply and delivery agreements
• Ensure clear contractual alignment on:
  • pricing and payment terms
  • delivery schedules and milestones
  • acceptance criteria and testing
  • warranties and performance guarantees
  • liability and indemnification
  • termination rights and remedies

Supplier & Vendor Contracting

• Manage legal support for procurement of:
  • spacecraft and satellite hardware
  • electronic components and subsystems
  • launch-related services and equipment
  • engineering and technical services
  • critical software and IT systems
• Ensure supplier contracts include appropriate protections for:
  • quality assurance and non-conformance
  • inspection, testing, and acceptance procedures
  • supply continuity and delivery risk
  • change management and variation orders

Launch Services & Mission-Critical Procurement

• Lead negotiation of launch services purchase agreements and related procurement contracts.
• Ensure robust contractual allocation of risk for:
  • launch delays and schedule changes
  • launch failure and partial failure scenarios
  • insurance and liability coverage
  • cancellation and termination rights
  • payment milestones tied to mission phases
• Coordinate closely with engineering and program teams to ensure technical requirements are fully reflected in purchase contracts.

Software, Technology & Services Procurement

• Negotiate procurement contracts for:
  • SaaS and cloud services
  • software licensing and subscriptions
  • engineering and technical service providers
  • IT infrastructure and systems
• Ensure clear contractual terms for:
  • licensing scope and usage rights
  • IP ownership and restrictions
  • data protection and cybersecurity obligations
  • service levels (SLAs) and performance metrics
• Align software procurement contracts with broader supplier and procurement strategy.

Commercial Risk Allocation in Purchase Agreements

• Structure and negotiate key risk provisions in all purchase contracts, including:
  • limitation of liability
  • indemnities (including product and IP indemnities)
  • warranties and performance guarantees
  • insurance requirements
  • delivery risk and force majeure
  • termination for convenience and for cause
  • dispute resolution mechanisms
• Identify and escalate material contractual risks in supplier negotiations.

Regulatory & Compliance Integration in Procurement

• Work with Export Control, Compliance, and Security teams to ensure procurement contracts comply with applicable:
  • export control regulations
  • sanctions regimes
  • dual-use restrictions
  • defense procurement requirements
• Ensure supplier contracts properly allocate responsibility for regulatory approvals, licenses, and compliance obligations.

• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of confidentiality agreements (NDAs) with suppliers, partners, customers, and other third parties.
• Ensure NDAs appropriately protect sensitive technical, commercial, and program-related information, including space, defense, and dual-use technologies.
• Support rapid turnaround of NDAs to facilitate procurement, supplier discussions, and early-stage commercial negotiations.

What Do We Look For?

• Master’s degree in law with over 5 years of professional experience in a corporate environment.
• Extensive hands-on experience negotiating purchase agreements, supply contracts, and procurement transactions.
• Proven track record of leading supplier negotiations end-to-end.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating:
  • commercial purchase agreements
  • supply and vendor contracts
  • MSAs, SOWs, and procurement frameworks
  • confidentiality agreements (NDAs)
• Strong understanding of contractual risk allocation in procurement contexts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Desire to stay current on legal trends in the Telecommunications and Space sectors.

How to Stand Out:

• Be open to knowledge-sharing
• Understand the importance of the last mile delivery
• Be a quick learner, proactive, ready to work on your own and in a team
• Have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
• Be passionate about space

Why EnduroSat?

• Fast-paced and delivery-focused culture

  We work with well-defined quarterly-based objectives, that allow us to fast-track the progression of our work and improve as we go

• Tough engineering challenges & hard-core R&D

  You will be able to work on unique space technology and build next-gen innovations, while mentored by world-recognized space experts

• Constant learning and progression

  Own your personal growth by navigating through our career progression framework and educational programs

• Chance to join our space educational program

  Meet international space experts and improve your knowledge and skillset with our hands-on educational program
  
  At EnduroSat, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, this position is suitable for people with disabilities in accordance with the People with Disabilities National Regulation Act, ensuring accessibility and accommodation in the workplace.