Assistant Counsel

ABOUT AXIOM SPACE

Axiom Space was founded in Houston on the fundamental principle that human spaceflight brings nations together, supports advancements in every industry, answers our innate drive to explore and provides a greater understanding of our place in the universe. With our team’s decades of experience, we are building the world’s first internationally accessible commercial space station – the successor to today’s International Space Station. The coming launch of the Axiom modules will usher in the next great era in human history: the industrialization of space.

We are committed to hiring individuals who share our determination to shape the future of humanity – top performers who look to the sky with excitement and curiosity about what lies beyond, think deeply about where we are and where we’re going, and who seek to become a part of this next journey.

The Axiom team is collaborative, with a high degree of camaraderie and cross-discipline cooperation. Our mission is audacious and can only be accomplished by people who are self-motivated, have a deep desire to create, who look upon challenges and the unknown with passion and purpose, who have proven themselves as accomplished doers, who enjoy learning from and enabling one another, and who are dedicated to our shared goal - to making living and working in space commonplace.

Position Summary

The Axiom Assistant Counsel will be responsible for providing legal and general support across a wide range of subject matter and tasks, as well as supporting Counsel with a significant amount of detailed organizational and administrative functions.

The applicant must be comfortable multi-tasking and independently organizing and managing work, switch tasks effectively, apply themselves efficiently within the context of the diverse legal, business, and administrative needs of a fast-paced, growth-stage company, and should be brimming with a desire to play a consequential role in human society’s evolution.

The ideal candidate would be graduating or a recent graduate of a top Texas law school and must be admitted to the Bar or sitting for the Bar in 2019, in which case long-term employment will be contingent upon induction to the Bar before the end of 2019.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned, as necessary, in the course of the organization’s ongoing operations):

• Support company requirements for the review of legal and business documentation to ensure they meet corporate guidelines, and coordinate regarding any issues or questions raised by such documents;
• Provide aid in processing of NDAs, certain contracts, administrative materials, HR materials, and other similar tasks;
• Provide upkeep on internal digital document management and filing databases;
• Contribute to the ongoing development of corporate administrative and compliance materials;
• Participate in business and strategic discussions, research and planning processes;
• Consult across functional teams within the organization when necessary to collect information and coordinate internal efforts;
• Identify appropriate areas for expansion of responsibilities over time and work with leadership to manage addition of such subject matter;
• Work will be largely performed in an office environment but may occasionally involve travel;
• The position will require, as needs arise, work after-hours or on weekends, and will involve extended hours in support of certain key deadlines.

Qualifications

- Education and/or Experience

• Top graduate from a Tier 1 JD program or a top-five Texas law program
• Track record of academic and professional excellence supported by references;
• Admitted to the practice of law (or offer contingent upon pending admission to practice);
• Legal Clinic participation, relevant post-undergrad internships, post-JD work, or equivalent hands-on firm, non-profit, or in-house experience strongly preferred.
• Location in Houston or Texas preferred.

- General Skills

• Advanced ability to read, analyze, interpret, and create complex written documents;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Professional business demeanor and ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including from government and private industry;
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, as well as careful attention to detail and follow-through skills;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize workload efficiently and meet strict deadlines for completing tasks/assignments;
• Demonstrated good judgment and the ability to deal with confidential and sensitive issues;
• Highly proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet software and social media;
• Some level of personal knowledge of or interest in contemporary space law and policy issues is a plus

- Disposition

• Self-starter attitude and ability to make independent decisions and offer creative solutions;
• Meticulous and diligent while balancing these elements with practical and timing constraints;
• Level-headed and fluid worker comfortable with shifting gears as directed;
• Comfortable with managing multiple overlapping deadlines and collaborative projects;
• Forward-thinking and able to articulate a passion for shaping a brighter future;

Competencies

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches relevant content; makes use of both experience and data.
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills and knowledge; displays understanding of how job relates to others.
• Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills to accomplish job goals.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; offers alternative solutions when appropriate.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; requires minimal supervision.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; adapts strategy to changing conditions; uses resources efficiently.
• Teamwork – Works productively with others, including colleagues, and superiors. Provides and processes communications efficiently, both written and verbal, to achieve target outcomes.

Axiom Space offers competitive salary, benefits, and total compensation packages.

TO APPLY: Please submit a single MS Word Document (or a PDF) containing your combined resume & cover letter to Axiom, saved as “[your first & Last name] Legal App” via the Indeed website.

Axiom Space is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equal treatment of all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family responsibility, political affiliation, veteran status or any other prohibited factor, in accordance with State and Federal laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and demands of the job described herein.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• relevant post-undergraduate: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Location:

• Houston, TX (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Minimum Previous Legal Responsibility:

• Trainee / Intern (Required)