General Counsel

Who We Are:

Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine propulsion. With the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since Apollo, our proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine and Venus Detonation Ramjets deliver historic efficiency and performance across aerospace applications. We are building the next generation of propulsion platforms that enable breakthrough capabilities in space, defense, and commercial high-speed flight. Our team thrives on solving the toughest engineering challenges and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in aerospace. At Venus, we’re looking for bold engineers and innovators who want to make history and redefine the future of propulsion.

The Role: General Counsel

The General Counsel will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. This role involves providing comprehensive legal counsel, corporate development, and support to the CEO, VP of Finance, VP of Operations, board of directors, and senior leaders across organization. The General Counsel will spearhead the corporate legal strategy, regulatory and risk compliance programs, and oversee all legal and regulatory affairs for the organization. Furthermore, this role will be instrumental in influencing organizational strategy, overseeing domestic and international transactions.

• Provide expert legal advice to executives and management, or coordinate with external counsel on legal issues including but not limited to the organization’s government and regulatory environment, data privacy and risk mitigation, intellectual property, patents, communications, corporate and business administration, finance and treasury, human resources, and stock incentives.
• Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, including SEC reporting, export controls, government contracting, FCPA, FAA, and other agencies.
• Prepare and review legal documents and data, advising on appropriate legal actions. Ensure that legal issues, contracts, disputes, and complex transactions are conducted within the due diligence of the legal framework.
• Provides expertise and guidance on corporate governance policies and procedures throughout the company.
• Creates and executes risk management policies and procedures.
• Drafts, negotiates, reviews, and finalizes agreements.
• Develops and implements intellectual property protection strategies.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Degree from an ABA-approved law school, and an active member in good standing of the state bar of Texas.
• Minimum seven (7) years securities/corporate law/government experience at a major law firm and/or as an in-house Legal Counsel.
• Successful track record managing attorneys and outside counsel.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the aerospace, defense, or other similar technical and manufacturing industries.
• Broad legal knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, government contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, and intellectual property.
• Appreciation of how legal issues affect organizations.
• Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives and negotiate effectively.
• Strong leadership, communication and client management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional clients.
• Excellent judgement and analytical skills.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Location:

This is a full-time salaried position with the flexibility of working remotely or from our headquarters located on the Ellington Air Field in Houston, Texas. Remote candidates must be available to travel to and from Houston, TX on a regular basis.

Benefits:

Venus Aerospace employee benefits include a 401(k) plan, stock options, and medical benefits, including dental and vision. We have a flex-Friday flexible schedule, unlimited PTO, and receive professional development opportunities.

About Venus Aerospace

By enabling one hour global travel, Venus Aerospace is transforming the world and our access to it. We’re building a spaceplane with a low carbon footprint that will enable one-hour global travel. We are a diverse, veteran team with extreme experience in successful new space, commercial, R&D, and government/military programs.

We are looking for incredible, motivated, enthusiastic people that want to build a world-changing culture and organization. You will be helping Venus grow and develop, so flexibility and a sense of adventure is quintessential. We are looking for all-around AWESOME people to help us grow.

We’ve done the professional grind, and we’ve got a better approach. We take “Home for Dinner” seriously – we want you to work for us and be “home for dinner”. Family is important and we don’t want you to miss out on what matters most. If that appeals to you, we’d love to connect!

ITAR Requirements

This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (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). You can learn more about ITAR here.

Venus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] or call (281) 203-0027.This email and phone number were created exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Messages or any other purposes, such as following up on an application, third party staffing agencies, website technical issues, or any other issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. Messages will be returned within five business days.

For additional information about our Equal Opportunity Employment Policy, please visit our EEOP page.