Legal Assistant

***Please Note:**To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.*

At **CesiumAstro**, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are seeking a **Legal Assistant** to provide comprehensive legal support to a dynamic and multidisciplinary legal team. This role reports to the Vice President, General Counsel and is ideal for a proactive professional with exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. The successful candidate will support a broad range of legal and administrative matters, including contract management, legal document review and drafting, knowledge management, process improvement, and special projects.

### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and redline legal documents, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), vendor agreements, letters, memoranda, and other commercial contracts.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding NDAs and other legal documents and matters.
• Coordinate electronic signature processes and maintain contract records, databases, and legal filings.
• Support the development and implementation of processes that improve efficiency and organization within the Legal team.
• Manage legal intake workflows and tools to ensure timely and effective support of legal requests.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance centralized legal resources, templates, and tools for internal stakeholders.
• Partner cross-functionally with teams such as Procurement, Business Development, Engineering, Human Resources, Finance, and Operations.
• Conduct legal and business research as needed to support various projects and initiatives.
• Assist with knowledge management, document retention, and compliance-related activities.
• Support and manage special projects and other duties as assigned.

### JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or equivalent role within a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Associate’s degree in a related field or Paralegal Certification.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and principles.
• Experience conducting legal research using online databases and other resources.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and legal technology platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally, as business needs require.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours on occasion to support critical business priorities.

### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting in-house legal teams and/or high-growth companies.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and collaboration tools.
• Experience with platforms such as Slack, Confluence, Jira, Smartsheet, Lucidchart, or similar business applications.
• Exposure to commercial contracting, procurement, compliance, intellectual property, or corporate governance matters.