Sr. Legal Counsel - Regulatory Affairs

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts in the Legal and Compliance Department, you will help shape the Blue Origin's regulatory compliance program. Beyond providing counsel as a subject matter expert in the areas described below, you will develop processes and tools to amplify the impact of the program and ensure the timely and efficient delivery of regulatory legal support.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Deliver subject matter expertise and guidance to clients on environmental regulations, ensuring comprehensive business compliance and strategic foresight.
• Advise on environmental permitting, develop permitting strategy, and assist internal clients on permitting projects and renewals under air, water, and waste regulations promulgated by federal, state, and local agencies, such as EPA, DOT, FWS, FDEP, and TCEQ.
• Provide legal support for internal clients responding to alleged regulatory violations, including participation in administrative proceedings.
• Serve as the regulatory subject matter expert on real estate, construction, sales, procurement, and similar commercial transactions by proactively identifying risks and mitigating them through negotiation of provisions in the transaction documents.
• Monitor proposed revisions to regulations affecting the company and develop recommended advocacy strategies to shape the final regulation.
• Work collaboratively with internal clients to prepare responses to agency inspection findings, document production requests, and FOIA requests.
• Support continuous improvement of our regulatory support through the implementation of scalable processes to identify, address, and monitor critical risks facing the company.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. college or university and membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 10+ years of combined legal experience with a corporation, law firm, and/or a government entity.
• Demonstrated interest or work on environmental, energy, or natural resources legal issues.
• Willingness to learn new skills and substantive legal areas to support multiple roles within the Department.
• Prior experience handling regulatory matters and advising clients within a matrixed, company-wide compliance program.
• Experience identifying and developing compliance procedures and programs for regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently and communicate clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing).
• Demonstrated ability to respond calmly and promptly to urgent situations, taking effective action even with incomplete information.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain productive work relationships, contribute to a culture of inclusion, work collaboratively across the company, and provide legal advice directly to clients of every level.y
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Familiarity with State and Federal Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) laws and regulations.
• Experience or knowledge of HazMat issues and regulatory agency oversight of HazMat response.
• Familiarity with export control regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Familiarity with U.S. government contracting, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, and agency-specific regulations.
• Familiarity with internal and external audit programs and requirements.
• Work experience prior to law school or experience working on the business side of a large corporation or federal government body.

Compensation Range for:

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Inclusivity Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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