Associate General Counsel

Orbital

General Counsel overseeing legal function at an AI-first industrial company. Advising on commercial law, compliance, and corporate governance matters.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structuring, negotiating, and closing complex commercial agreements while providing clear legal guidance on regulatory and compliance matters. Proven ability to develop and implement effective legal strategies and contract procedures that support business operations in the technology sector.

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Commercial Agreement NegotiationCorporate GovernanceIP Strategy DevelopmentTechnology Sector ExperienceClear Communication

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Hard Skills

Contract ReviewLegal ComplianceRisk AssessmentEmployment LawDue DiligenceEntity ManagementFiduciary DutiesContract ProceduresNegotiationCommercial Transactions

Soft Skills

Independent Decision-MakingDirect CommunicationJudgmentLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

UK or US Qualified

Industry Keywords

Technology SectorCommercial AgreementsMaster Service AgreementsVendor ContractsData CentersAIMission Critical Industries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise company management on complex matters across contractual, regulatory, compliance, financial, and legal areas, delivering concise, clear guidance on risk and the practical path forward.
Structure, review, and negotiate the full range of commercial agreements that support Orbital’s operations — master service agreements, sales orders, change orders, commercial lease documents, vendor and supply contracts, and more. Delivery is central to this role: turning matters around cleanly and on time is part of the job.
Support corporate governance and foundational legal matters, including employment law and market finance, and develop contract procedures and templates that improve how the business operates.
Advising on hiring, termination, workplace policies and employment related issues.
Advising the execs on legal matters, preparing board materials, supporting due diligence, maintaining corporate records, advising on fiduciary duties, and helping with matters like entity management and corporate structuring.
Develop and execute our IP strategy, directing external counsel where appropriate while retaining ownership of the strategy.
Build the legal infrastructure. Review all existing contracts and arrangements. Design and implement robust, scalable contract procedures, templates and workflows that let Orbital move faster as it grows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

UK or US qualified. US commercial experience is a strong plus; a bar admission isn't required.
Leading law firm background preferred. Exceptional in-house candidates from top-tier technology companies will also be considered.
Proven track record structuring, negotiating, and closing complex technology and commercial transactions.
Technology sector experience preferred including but not limited to Hardware, data centers, AI or mission critical industries. A science background or IP experience is useful but not essential.
The judgment and confidence to own decisions and work independently - comfortable setting direction, not waiting for it.
Clear, direct communication. You can make complex legal concepts land with engineers, executives, and commercial teams alike.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity package - the ability to own part of Orbital as we grow
Flexible and generous paid time off
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance plan
Regular company offsites to the USA and beyond
The experience of working in a cutting-edge organisation dedicated to a better future