Full-Time

General Counsel

Posted on 7/11/2024

Inversion Space

Inversion Space

51-200 employees

Develops low-cost re-entry vehicles for cargo

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$200k - $300kAnnually

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Carson, CA, USA

Requires full-time in-office presence.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; active member of the Bar in good standing.
  • 7+ years of experience practicing law, preferably with a focus on aerospace, defense, or technology sectors.
  • Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice and counsel in a corporate environment.
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience in drafting complex agreements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • This position requires in office presence full time.
  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the principal legal advisor to the company's executives and board of directors.
  • Provide guidance on legal matters related to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic transactions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including agreements with suppliers, customers, and partners.
  • Manage and protect the company's intellectual property portfolio, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Handle litigation and legal disputes, working with external counsel as necessary.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis to support business initiatives and decision-making.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks and ensure best practices.

Inversion Space develops re-entry vehicles that are designed to bring cargo and resources back from space at a low cost and with high frequency. Their vehicles work by safely transporting various types of cargo from low-earth orbit and beyond back to Earth. This company stands out from its competitors by focusing on making the process of returning from space as routine as launching into space, which addresses the increasing demand for reliable re-entry solutions. The goal of Inversion Space is to support space exploration and commercial activities by providing efficient re-entry services, thereby contributing to the sustainability and growth of operations in space.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$121.6M

Headquarters

Torrance, California

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Inversion raised $44 million to advance re-entry vehicle development.
  • Awarded $71M by SpaceWERX for next-gen autonomous re-entry vehicles.
  • Growing demand for re-entry solutions aligns with Inversion's focus on affordable vehicles.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from SpaceX and Blue Origin may limit market share.
  • Potential regulatory hurdles could delay operations and increase costs.
  • Reliance on SpaceX's Transporter-12 mission poses risk if launch issues occur.

What makes Inversion Space unique

  • Inversion Space focuses on affordable, high cadence re-entry vehicles for cargo return.
  • The company aims to make space return as common as space launch.
  • Inversion Space develops in-house technology for re-entry vehicles, enhancing cost efficiency.

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