{"absolute_url":"https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8752514002?gh_jid=8752514002","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":6464035002,"location":{"name":"Long Beach, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States"},"metadata":null,"id":8752514002,"updated_at":"2026-08-31T21:50:31-04:00","requisition_id":"R-15442","title":"Senior Commercial Counsel","company_name":"Relativity Space","first_published":"2026-08-26T16:54:40-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our\u0026amp;nbsp;Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch\u0026amp;nbsp;capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new\u0026amp;nbsp;opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond\u0026amp;nbsp;the known.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you\u0026#39;re not just executing tasks; you\u0026#39;re solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now\u0026amp;nbsp;is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and\u0026amp;nbsp;the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most\u0026amp;nbsp;meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;About the Team:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Relativity Space’s Legal team is nimble, entrepreneurial, and deeply collaborative. Unique to Relativity’s fast-paced, high-growth environment, the team works across many departments to support Relativity\u0026#39;s ambitious goals. The company is in a formative phase, with enough structure to build from and still plenty of room for you to define what’s next.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;About the Role:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;The Senior Commercial Counsel will serve as strategic legal counsel supporting Relativity’s buy-side commercial transactions and disputes. You will partner cross-functionally to structure and lead negotiation of agreements for technology development, scalable manufacturing, commodities, rocket parts and components, capex purchase and lease arrangements. The role will be responsible for creating a foundation of standards and practices that enable effective and sound scaling of the contract management function to support the company\u0026#39;s rapid growth.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Key Responsibilities:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Structure and negotiate transactions that enable maturity of technology and manufacturing, ensuring alignment with company objectives, financial plans, and legal positions. Lead high-stakes negotiations for significant transactions, providing strategic counsel on commercial terms, risk allocation, financial implications, and executive alignment.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts and transaction documents, including agreements for technology development, rocket parts, manufacturing services, commodities, and capex purchase and lease arrangements.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Provide strategic counsel that empowers leadership and cross-functional teams to make practical, well-informed decisions by translating legal complexity into clear business guidance.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Develop, implement, and scale strategies, standards, and playbooks for negotiation, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution for buy-side commercial transactions.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Manage post-contract execution risks and disputes in close partnership with business stakeholders.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;About You:\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;JD from an accredited law school, active bar membership in at least one U.S. state, and 5+ years of post-JD experience (including 2+ years at a law firm). \u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Depth in commercial transactions, such as supplier contracts, technology agreements, equipment purchase and lease, manufacturing agreements, or service agreements.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Strong commercial judgment, and the ability to develop strategic approaches and lead novel, high-stakes negotiations. Not merely review routine contracts or apply standard playbooks.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Experience handling commercial disputes and pre-litigation matters, arbitration, and litigation, including developing resolution strategy and balancing legal risk against business objectives.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Systems thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and can design scalable processes.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Motivated self-starter who can lead cross-functional projects independently and thrive in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-contrast=\u0026quot;none\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Nice to haves but not required:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span data-ccp-props=\u0026quot;{\u0026amp;quot;134233117\u0026amp;quot;:true,\u0026amp;quot;134233118\u0026amp;quot;:true,\u0026amp;quot;201341983\u0026amp;quot;:0,\u0026amp;quot;335559740\u0026amp;quot;:240}\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Experience with supply chain legal issues, tariffs, and international transactions.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Knowledge of financial analysis and ability to evaluate commercial terms from a financial perspective.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt; Experience implementing contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and legal technology tools.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-pay-transparency\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-input\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;description\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 14px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 14px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!\u0026amp;nbsp;To see some of the benefits \u0026amp;amp; perks we offer, please visit \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://px.sequoia.com/relativityspace\u0026quot;\u0026gt;here.\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;title\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Hiring Range:\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;pay-range\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$186,000\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;divider\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;mdash;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span\u0026gt;$278,000 USD\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:accommodations@relativityspace.com\u0026quot;\u0026gt;accommodations@relativityspace.com\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-size: 10pt;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. 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