Full-Time

Manager – Legal Compliance

Posted on 8/6/2024

Relativity Space

Relativity Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces and launches 3D printed rockets

Compensation Overview

$163k - $207kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

Long Beach, CA, USA

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • at least 7+ years of relevant compliance experience, gained at consulting firm or U.S.-based corporate in-house legal or ethics and compliance department, managing and advising on compliance and ethics risks, and regulations
  • Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. export laws and regulations
  • Experience working with FARS/DFARS and other government procurement regulations
  • Proven ability to provide practical, flexible, risk-adjusted advice to business stakeholders and senior leadership
Responsibilities
  • take primary responsibility for the enhancement and implementation of Relativity Space’s Compliance Program & policies
  • developing and implementing company-wide compliance programs tailored to Relativity’s operations
  • conducting risk assessments of current activities
  • ensuring adherence to legal standards and ethical practices
  • work cross functionally with the Company’s Trade Compliance, Security, Employee Relations, and Communications functions to provide oversight and development of programmatic compliance programs and procedures to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
  • closely partner with the People and Employee Relations functions on investigations and ethics matters
  • supporting the development of an Ethics program that complements the overall programmatic development of compliance programs and procedures
  • plan and implement the policies and processes used to manage enterprise risk across the Company
  • develop and deliver training on various regulatory and compliance topics for Company employees
  • manage risk and ensure compliance with U.S. export laws and regulations
  • support policy development and contract compliance for Relativity’s federal programs
  • represent the Legal Team within the company to expand the team’s ability to provide in-person guidance and support across a variety of compliance issues

Relativity Space produces and launches 3D printed reusable rockets, serving clients who need to send payloads into space, such as satellites. They use advanced 3D printing techniques to simplify rocket production, reduce costs, and shorten build times. Their main product, the Terran R, is designed for medium-to-heavy lift capabilities and emphasizes reusability and efficiency. The company aims to provide cost-effective launch services while advancing aerospace manufacturing.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Relativity Space secured a multiyear contract to launch Intelsat satellites.
  • The U.S. Air Force awarded Relativity an $8.7 million contract for additive manufacturing research.
  • Growing demand for reusable rockets aligns with Relativity's focus on the Terran R.

What critics are saying

  • Terran 1's failure to reach orbit raises concerns about technology reliability.
  • Abandoning Terran 1 after one test flight suggests potential strategic missteps.
  • Reliance on unbuilt Terran R poses risks if development faces delays or challenges.

What makes Relativity Space unique

  • Relativity Space uses 3D printing to build rockets with 100x fewer parts.
  • The Terran R is the world's first 3D printed reusable rocket.
  • Relativity Space offers a vertically integrated technology platform for software-defined manufacturing.

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Benefits

Health, dental & vision coverage

Wellness stipend

401(k)

Equity

11 company holidays

Generous PTO policy

Monthly lunches, game nights, & offsite events

Parental leave

Annual learning stipend

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

1%
The Times of India
Jan 9th, 2025
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt may have invested in this space startup that competes with Elon Musk's SpaceX

In 2023, Relativity launched its first rocket, the Terran 1, on a test flight that failed to reach orbit.

Jiemian
Jan 9th, 2025
谷歌前CEO施密特据悉投资3D打印火箭制造商Relativity|界面新闻 · 快讯

据报道,谷歌前首席执行官埃里克·施密特已向3D打印火箭制造商Relativity开展大笔投资。目前尚不清楚施密特的投资金额。该公司估值一度高达42亿美元。

MacMegaSite
Sep 4th, 2024
Relativity Space has gone from printing money and rockets to doing what, exactly?

Relativity Space has gone from printing money and rockets to doing what, exactly?

Dantech Services
Jul 2nd, 2024
Firefly is building fast and breaking things on path to a reusable rocket

Relativity Space, a well-funded private company based in California, is developing the partially reusable Terran R rocket after abandoning its smaller Terran 1 vehicle following just a single test flight.

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