Senior Counsel

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. The Senior Counsel will play a key role in supporting the Legal Department and functional and program management teams across the organization.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the California State Bar or Registered In-House Counsel (RIHC)
• Minimum of 8 years of legal experience
• Proven experience as in-house counsel or at a top-tier law firm
• Experience in negotiating contracts, non-disclosure agreements and IP licenses

Benefits

• Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
• Dental and vision coverage
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match