planetlabs

Legal & Contracts Compliance Specialist

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At a Glance

Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Experience
4+ years
Posted
2026-03-10T22:32:05-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

Microsoft Office

Domain Knowledge

  • Defense
  • Finance
  • Government

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

4+ years of relevant experience.

Ability to collaborate and motivate cross functional teams to achieve goals.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to effectively communicate with management, team members, stakeholders and vendors.

Aptitude for identifying issues and obstacles and developing creative and effective solutions.

Experience with project management software, contract management software, Google and Microsoft Office Suites.

Compensation & Benefits

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution

Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off

16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Administrator who wants to join a dedicated in-house legal team at a growing public company in the space sector. This role reports directly to the Associate General Counsel. The primary responsibilities of the role include serving as the internal communication hub for all matters related to performance issues for top accounts in order to help ensure all customer commitments are clearly understood, documented, and delivered on time. In addition, this role will support legal research and operational support.

The ideal candidate will have experience administering program or contract performance compliance. Candidates with experience in manufacturing, space, government, or emerging technology industries will stand out. This role will appeal to candidates who are collaborative and committed to business-first outcomes. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make an impact with your skills and your enthusiasm.

This is a full-time, hybrid position which will require you to work from our San Francisco HQ or Arlington Office 3 days per week.