Our mission is to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions, enabling a new era of data-driven intelligence and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities.
As Senior Legal Counsel – Technology & Trade Compliance, this isn’t your typical legal position. At Kepler, you’ll be embedded in a fast-moving team, helping to shape how we operate globally by balancing legal precision with bold innovation. You’ll provide hands-on legal expertise across a vast array of commercial agreements and government engagements, all while supporting cutting-edge space technology projects.
As we push the boundaries of space-based connectivity, your work will ensure Kepler remains not only compliant but competitive in a highly regulated and technically complex landscape. Your decisions will directly influence how we launch, partner, build, and operate globally.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft, negotiate, and review a wide variety of commercial and technology contracts, including NDAs, software licenses, supplier/vendor agreements, and customer agreements
Support Kepler’s intellectual property strategy development
Serve as a legal point of contact for engineering, project management, business development, regulatory, and supply chain teams for contracting and operational legal issues
Support negotiations and compliance for government contracts and funding agreements in Canada (ISED, CSA), the United States (NASA, SDA), and Europe (ESA)
Review and advise on flow down requirements, IP provisions, export controls, and other government terms
Provide legal support on RFP responses, grant applications, and strategic proposals, working closely with business development and program teams
Provide strategic legal counsel to internal teams on contractual and governance matters
Advise on legal matters across a broad range of corporate initiatives, coordinating with external counsel as needed
Support Kepler’s internal compliance programs, including those related to privacy, data governance, and information security
Draft and maintain internal legal procedures, manuals, and compliance protocols
Contribute to team knowledge-sharing and build scalable legal operations and document templates, leveraging Kepler’s AI solutions
Technology & Commercial Contracting
Government Contracting & Proposals
Legal Advisory
Training & Policy Development
Required Skills & Qualifications:
JD or LLB degree with license to practice law in Ontario (or eligibility to be licensed)
5+ years of relevant experience in related legal and compliance functions
Exceptional judgment and integrity
Strong negotiator and communicator, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences and effectively engage with stakeholders at various levels
Willingness to work on projects of all types and resourcefulness to bring legal expertise on a variety of topics
Demonstrated ability to independently draft and negotiate a range of commercial and technology contracts
Ability to work hybrid 3+ days in our Toronto HQ
Bonus Points:
Expertise in export controls and international trade law
Demonstrated expertise in Canadian CGP and U.S. ITAR/EAR frameworks
Experience acting as a Designated Official under the CGP or equivalent role
Experience in the aerospace, satellite, or defense industry
Familiarity with OFAC sanctions, dual-use technology, and international treaties
Privacy and data protection experience
Bilingual (English/French) is an asset
Security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
Job Type: This is for a current vacancy
Kepler Communications Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
196 Spadina Avenue, , , Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5T2C2
