Under general supervision of Associate General Counsel, this position will identify and mitigate business and legal risks. Duties include handling transactional, litigation and employment matters and any other matters that arise for advice from the Legal Department. **ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Draft, review and negotiate various contracts including vendor, consulting, leases, construction, marketing, advertising, IT, NDAs, etc. + Assist with all aspects of litigation, including managing discovery. + Advise on matters of employment law, including managing employment disputes, demand letters, agency proceedings and subpoenas. + Support streamlining and improving legal workflow processes (Ironclad and Legal Tracker knowledge, a plus). + Provide legal support in connection regulatory matters, including FAA regulations. + Other projects as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer or other supervising attorneys to provide legal support as necessary for the organization. **TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)** + Be a team player and display excellent interpersonal skills. + Self-starter with motivation to self-teach. + Manage multiple priorities and demands successfully in a fast-paced environment. + Effectively communicate orally and in writing. + Exercise excellent judgment and work ethic. + Familiarity with ITAR and EAR, a plus. + Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE** + Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required. + Minimum 5 years related law firm and/or corporate in-house experience. + Member of the State Bar of California or ability to satisfy In-house Registered Counsel requirements. The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $115,295.00–$175,824.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits (https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits.) **Who We Are** _Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles_ _._ Export Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list **here** . EEO Statement Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing. PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.