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$225k–$260k/yr
Full-time
postgraduate degree
Stock Options, Medical Coverage, Vision Coverage, Dental Coverage, 401(k) Retirement Plan
Posted 54d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Serve as the in-house subject-matter expert providing strategic legal counsel on U.S. government and defense programs throughout their full lifecycle. This includes negotiating complex agreements, managing FAR/DFARS compliance, and advising executives on risk and execution.
Requirements
Requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, active U.S. bar membership, and over 10 years of government contracts law experience. Candidates must have comprehensive knowledge of FAR/DFARS and be U.S. Persons or eligible for an export license.
Full job description
Senior Associate, Government Contracts
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $225,000 - $260,000 / year
Description
As Senior Associate, Government Contracts, at Impulse, you will serve as our in-house subject-matter expert on government contracting, providing strategic legal counsel across the full lifecycle of U.S. government and defense programs. This is a senior, high-impact role for a seasoned government contracts attorney who thrives with autonomy — advising executives, negotiating complex agreements, managing compliance obligations, and helping a fast-moving commercial space company operate effectively in a highly regulated market. You will play a central role in shaping how Impulse engages with government customers and defense prime contractors, balancing risk management with the speed of execution our business demands.
NOTE: This position is on-site (either Redondo Beach or Washington DC)
Responsibilities
Serve as legal advisor on U.S. government contracts and subcontracts, including prime and subcontractor relationships
Advise on FAR, DFARS, and related agency regulations, including clause applicability and flow-down requirements
Partner with Business Development, Program Management, Finance, and Operations on government-related pursuits, contract negotiations, execution, and longterm compliance
Review, negotiate, and support: government contracts and task orders; subcontracts with defense primes and government suppliers; teaming agreements, CRADAs, and other collaboration agreements
Provide guidance on compliance topics including cost accounting, audits, data rights, cybersecurity obligations, and procurement integrity
Support internal stakeholders on contract performance issues, modifications, claims, disputes, and terminations
Develop scalable processes, templates, and training related to government contracting compliance
Collaborate with Business Development, Legal and Compliance teams to ensure systems support regulatory requirements
Retain and manage outside counsel and consultants (and associated budgets) as needed for specialized government contracting matters
Minimum Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar membership
10+ years of government contracts law experience, in a law firm and/or in-house
Comprehensive knowledge of FAR/DFARS and foundational government contracting principles
Sound business judgment and the ability to draft contract language, provide practical risk-based guidance, and navigate novel legal questions with clarity
Strong communicator with the presence and confidence to engage senior leadership and external counterparts
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments where priorities shift and self-direction is essential
Preferred Skills and Experience
Previous working experience at a law firm
5+ years of demonstrated law experience supporting defense, aerospace, or national security programs
Familiarity advising across both the prime contract and subcontract levels
Demonstrated background with commercial space, launch vehicles, or in-space transportation
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Accelerating our future beyond Earth.
In-space mobility for LEO, GEO, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2021
Headquarters
Redondo Beach, California
LinkedIn followers
73,172
Total funding
$1.0B
Impulse Space, the in-space mobility company, is accelerating our future beyond Earth beginning with a fleet of cost-effective, high-performance space vehicles. Founded by Tom Mueller and led by a team of industry pioneers, Impulse Space is transforming in-space mobility by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.
Accelerating our future beyond Earth.
In-space mobility for LEO, GEO, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2021
Headquarters
Redondo Beach, California
LinkedIn followers
73,172
Total funding
$1.0B
Impulse Space, the in-space mobility company, is accelerating our future beyond Earth beginning with a fleet of cost-effective, high-performance space vehicles. Founded by Tom Mueller and led by a team of industry pioneers, Impulse Space is transforming in-space mobility by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.