Provides legal and administrative support to the General Counsel, including contract drafting and lifecycle management, corporate governance, government procurement research, compliance audits, due diligence, financing activities, and coordination with outside counsel. The role also maintains legal records, develops internal processes, and prepares executive reports. Requires substantial paralegal experience in defense, aerospace, government, or regulated technology environments and familiarity with FAR, DFARS, CUI, cybersecurity, and export control requirements.
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.
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: Paralegal
Venus Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated paralegal to provide high‑level legal and administrative support to the General Counsel and the broader Legal function. This role requires significant experience, strong organizational skills, and deep familiarity with the requirements of operating in a defense, aerospace, government, or government‑adjacent setting. This position is fully remote.
Venus Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated paralegal to provide high‑level legal and administrative support to the General Counsel and the broader Legal function. This role requires significant experience, strong organizational skills, and deep familiarity with the requirements of operating in a defense, aerospace, government, or government‑adjacent setting. This position is fully remote.
What You’ll Get To Do
- Support contract drafting, review, redlining, and lifecycle management, including tracking deadlines, obligations, and approvals.
- Assist with managing corporate governance artifacts, including board consents, resolutions, subsidiary records, and regulatory filings.
- Coordinate execution of government and commercial agreements and maintain structured documentation repositories.
- Conduct legal and factual research, including government procurement requirements, FAR/DFARS citations, regulatory updates, and compliance obligations.
- Prepare, manage, and organize materials for audits, government inquiries, and compliance reviews (e.g., CUI, cybersecurity, export controls).
- Support the development and implementation of internal processes, templates, and policy frameworks.
- Assist the General Counsel with due diligence, financing activities, and management of board-related documentation.
- Coordinate with outside counsel, including litigation, IP, corporate, and regulatory counsel.
- Help prepare presentations, reports, and summaries for executive leadership.
What You Have
- 8–10+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or government setting.
- Active paralegal certification or degree (e.g., ABA‑approved paralegal certificate, associate’s or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated experience supporting legal work in a defense, aerospace, government, or government‑adjacent environment.
- Strong understanding of government contracting processes, FAR/DFARS, procurement workflows, and compliance obligations.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Exacting attention to detail, impeccable judgment, and strong writing and communication skills.
- Experience interacting with senior executives, technical teams, and external counsel.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑moving environment and operate independently.
What Will Set You Apart
- Experience with aerospace or defense contractors, federal programs, or regulated technology companies.
- Familiarity with CUI handling, cybersecurity frameworks, and export control requirements.
- Experience supporting financing transactions, IP matters, or litigation.
- Proficiency with document‑management systems, contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, and collaboration platforms.
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.
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.
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.
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