General Counsel

This is a hybrid, full-time position based in San Francisco, CA.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the first ever in-house General Counsel, you will report directly to the COO with direction from other members of the C-suite team. You will serve as a trusted legal advisor to leaders and stakeholders across the business, supporting commercial transactions, employment matters, corporate governance, data privacy, commercial bankruptcy and compliance activities throughout the Americas region, and assist in other jurisdictions outside of the Americas where appropriate. You bring significant experience negotiating complex technology agreements, advising on a wide array of employment law matters, and delivering practical, business-oriented legal counsel. You operate with sound judgment, strong business acumen, and the ability to independently navigate complex legal and business issues in a fast-paced startup environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial Transactions & Business Partnership

• Negotiate, draft, review, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, technology and licensing agreements, strategic partnership agreements, procurement contracts, confidentiality agreements, and other business-critical documents.
• Provide practical, risk-based legal guidance that supports commercial objectives while protecting the company’s interests.
• Partner with Sales and business leaders to facilitate efficient deal execution and support revenue growth initiatives.

Intellectual Property

• Manage the company’s IP portfolio, including patent strategy, filing, and prosecution in partnership with outside counsel. 
• Advise on freedom-to-operation, IF due diligence, and defense against third-party infringement claims. 
• Support IP-related provisions in commercial and partnership agreements (licensing, assignment, ownership of developed IP).

Employment & People Support

• Advise the Operations team on recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, and employee relations matters.
• Draft and review employment agreements, offer letters, separation agreements, compensation plans, confidentiality agreements, and related documentation.
• Counsel stakeholders on grievances, disciplinary matters, workplace investigations, and other employment-related issues.
• Support organizational initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable labor and employment laws.

Legal Operations, Compliance & AI Enablement

• Develop and maintain scalable legal processes, playbooks, templates, and policies that improve consistency, efficiency, and risk management.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to streamline legal research, contract review, knowledge management, and workflow automation.
• Champion an AI-first mindset by identifying opportunities to improve productivity, automate repetitive work, and enhance legal service delivery.
• Monitor and advise on legislative, regulatory, and industry developments affecting Rithum’s business.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies, including AI-powered solutions, that improve legal team efficiency, scalability, and business partnership.

Corporate Governance, Privacy & Risk Management

• Support corporate governance activities, entity management, annual filings, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Advise on data privacy, data security and AI-governance matters, including security questionnaires, data protection agreements, privacy framework submissions, DSAR requests, DPIAs, PIAs and ROPAs and related obligations.
• Support enterprise risk management, compliance initiatives, and other corporate legal matters.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategic Support

• Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Product, Engineering, Marketing, Operations and other business functions to provide strategic legal counsel.
• Coordinate with external counsel and advisors as needed.
• Lead or support special projects involving procurement, real estate, compliance, dispute resolution, and other business priorities.
• Contribute to the continued evolution of Hubble Network's Legal function through process improvement, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department supporting business operations.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• Significant experience negotiating, drafting, and interpreting commercial contracts, including SaaS, licensing, and technology agreements.
• Experience advising on employment law matters and supporting People/HR organizations.
• AI-forward attorney with fluency across multiple AI platforms.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, automation technologies, or legal technology platforms to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance legal operations.
• Ability to evaluate and responsibly utilize emerging technologies, including AI solutions, while maintaining appropriate legal judgment, confidentiality, and risk management practices.
• Experience managing intellectual property matters, including patent portfolio strategy and defending against infringement claims. 
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice.
• Proficiency with common workplace technologies, including Google Workplace, DocuSign, and related applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Flexibility to support stakeholders across multiple time zones when needed.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization.

STRONGLY DESIRED

• Experience in the space, satellite, or deep tech industry
• Experience in start-up technology companies is highly preferred
• Experience supporting global or multi-jurisdictional organizations.
• Experience supporting privacy, compliance, corporate governance, employment, or risk management matters.
• A proactive, business-oriented mindset with a focus on practical solutions.

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
💰 Salary: $250,000 - $350,000 (commensurate with experience) 
🩺 Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, & HSA options
📈 Equity – Competitive stock option grant commensurate with experience and level
🌍 Unlimited PTO 
🚇 Commuter Benefits (if working from a Hubble Network office)
💪 Health & Wellness Stipend
🌎 Sabbatical Program – Recharge and explore new ideas
🛠 Cutting-Edge Space Tech – Work on state-of-the-art satellite system

The posted compensation range reflects multiple levels within Hubble Network's Talent architecture. Final level placement and corresponding compensation will be determined through the interview and assessment process, taking into consideration factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and geographical location.

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ITAR REQUIREMENTS

Hubble is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (“green card holders”) as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15). More information on ITAR can be found here.

Hubble is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Salary 250000 - 350000 USD