Responsibilities
- Assist with corporate governance activities for entities in the U.S., Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, including preparing board and shareholder documentation, resolutions, and maintaining official records.
- Oversee the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of legal entities, ensuring compliance with local requirements through coordination with service providers and outside counsel.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of employee benefit and incentive programs.
- Provide legal support during fundraising efforts, financing rounds, and corporate transactions, including due diligence, data room setup, and document preparation.
- Strengthen the company’s compliance framework covering export controls (such as ITAR, EAR, and EU dual-use regulations), trade sanctions, anti-corruption policies, and conflict-of-interest protocols.
- Create, implement, and update internal compliance policies, operational procedures, and training initiatives to promote a culture of legal and ethical accountability.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to ensure adherence to data privacy laws, including GDPR.
- Track evolving regulations related to Earth observation, satellite operations, spectrum use, and remote sensing licensing, and evaluate their impact on business operations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including NDAs, vendor contracts, teaming arrangements, and intercompany deals, referring complex issues when necessary.
- Deliver practical legal advice to business units to help identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
- Supervise external legal counsel across different jurisdictions, managing project scope, deadlines, and expenses.
- Assist the General Counsel with special legal, governance, and strategic initiatives as the organization scales.
Benefits
- Employee stock options
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Flexible paid time off policy
- Paid leave for maternity, paternity, and parental care
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — available in the United States and Luxembourg
Team
In-house legal team
E-Verify
The employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for all new hires as mandated by law.
EEO Statement
This employer is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate based on veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Reasonable accommodations
Candidates needing accommodations during the application process should contact Human Resources via email at hydrosat-hr-us@hydrosat.com or call 202-630-9980.
Federal Contract Eligibility Requirement
Applicants must be U.S. citizens due to requirements tied to U.S. federal government contracts.
Export Control/ITAR Compliance
The selected candidate must qualify as a 'U.S. Person' according to ITAR regulations (22 C.F.R. § 120.62).
