Senior Legal Counsel (Technology & Trade Compliance)

As Senior Legal Counsel – Technology & Trade Compliance, this isn’t your typical legal position. At Kepler, you’ll be embedded in a fast-moving team, helping to shape how we operate globally by balancing legal precision with bold innovationYou’ll provide hands‑on legal expertise across a vast array of commercial agreements and government engagements, all while supporting cutting‑edge space technology projectsAs we push the boundaries of space‑based connectivity, your work will ensure Kepler remains not only compliant but competitive in a highly regulated and technically complex landscapeYour decisions will directly influence how we launch, partner, build, and operate globallyDraft, negotiate, and review a wide variety of commercial and technology contracts, including NDAs, software licenses, supplier/vendor agreements, and customer agreementsSupport Kepler’s intellectual property strategy developmentServe as a legal point of contact for engineering, project management, business development, regulatory, and supply chain teams for contracting and operational legal issuesSupport negotiations and compliance for government contracts and funding agreements in Canada (ISED, CSA), the United States (NASA, SDA), and Europe (ESA)Review and advise on flow down requirements, IP provisions, export controls, and other government termsProvide legal support on RFP responses, grant applications, and strategic proposals, working closely with business development and program teamsProvide strategic legal counsel to internal teams on contractual and governance mattersAdvise on legal matters across a broad range of corporate initiatives, coordinating with external counsel as neededSupport Kepler’s internal compliance programs, including those related to privacy, data governance, and information securityDraft and maintain internal legal procedures, manuals, and compliance protocolsContribute to team knowledge‑sharing and build scalable legal operations and document templates, leveraging Kepler’s AI solutionsBenefits
Unlimited VacationComprehensive Health CoverageStock OptionsFlexible & Hybrid Work OptionsProfessional DevelopmentExceptional judgment and integrityStrong negotiator and communicator, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences and effectively engage with stakeholders at various levelsWillingness to work on projects of all types and resourcefulness to bring legal expertise on a variety of topicsJD or LLB degree with license to practice law in Ontario (or eligibility to be licensed)Demonstrated ability to independently draft and negotiate a range of commercial and technology contracts5+ years of relevant experience in related legal and compliance functionsExpertise in export controls and international trade lawDemonstrated expertise in Canadian CGP and U.S. ITAR/EAR frameworksExperience acting as a Designated Official under the CGP or equivalent roleExperience in the aerospace, satellite, or defense industryFamiliarity with OFAC sanctions, dual‑use technology, and international treatiesBilingual (English/French) is an assetSecurity clearance or eligibility to obtain onePrivacy and data protection experience
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