General Counsel

Turion Space is building the autonomous infrastructure to operate and defend the in-space economy. From our DROID satellites that remove debris and inspect assets, to Starfire OS that enables autonomous space operations, to advanced propulsion and sensing technologies, we are solving some of the hardest problems in space. Our mission is to ensure that space remains usable, safe, and secure for generations to come.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive General Counsel to join our leadership team. 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, COO, 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.

This position will be on-site at our HQ in Irvine, CA.

• 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.
• Lead Turion's legal team and manage outside council partnerships.
• Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, export controls, government contracting, DCMA, 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.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks and ensure best practices.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; active member of the state bar of California in good standing.
• 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.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Broad legal knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, government contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, and intellectual property.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the aerospace, defense, or other similar technical and manufacturing industries.
• 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.
• An active Secret or Top Secret Clearance.

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well‑being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand,…