# Senior Legal Counsel II at Rocket Lab

- Company: Rocket Lab
- What the company does: The end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components. Backed by Bessemer and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-13
- Apply by: 2026-11-27
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8021117003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-senior-legal-counsel-ii/

## About the role

Based on site at Rocket Lab's Headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Counsel will play a key role in supporting the Legal Department and functional and program management teams across the organization. This role is ideal for a mid-level attorney with experience in contract drafting and negotiations, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal advice to senior management for a publicly traded company performing U.S. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active membership in the California State Bar or Registered In-House Counsel (RIHC)
- Minimum of 15 years of legal experience
- Proven experience as in-house counsel or at a top-tier law firm
- Experience in negotiating contracts, non-disclosure agreements and IP licenses
- Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance

Tags: USA Legal

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-senior-legal-counsel-ii/