Role overview

Kepler Communications is seeking a General Counsel and Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs to lead all legal, regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance functions globally. As an executive-level position, this role will serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, leadership team, and Board of Directors while supporting the company’s expansion into international markets, government contracting, satellite licensing, and spectrum management.

Key responsibilities

Provide executive-level legal counsel to the Chief Executive Officer, senior management, and the Board of Directors on all corporate matters.
Oversee and lead teams focused on legal affairs and regulatory matters across all jurisdictions where the company operates.
Develop and execute the company’s legal strategy to support rapid growth and international expansion initiatives.
Manage regulatory compliance, government affairs, and corporate governance activities on a worldwide basis.
Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks and opportunities that may impact company strategy and operations.
Guide the company through satellite licensing, spectrum management, and government contracting processes.
Support strategic commercial initiatives with legal expertise and foresight.

Requirements

Extensive experience in executive legal roles, preferably as a General Counsel or equivalent senior in-house counsel position.
Deep knowledge of regulatory affairs, compliance frameworks, and government relations within the aerospace, satellite, or telecommunications sectors.
Proven expertise in satellite licensing, spectrum management, and international regulatory matters.
Strong leadership capability with experience building and managing legal and regulatory teams.
Demonstrated ability to advise C-suite executives and boards of directors on strategic legal matters.
Understanding of government contracting processes and requirements.

What makes this role worth considering

Kepler Communications has launched 33 satellites and operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, positioning this role at the forefront of the emerging space economy. The company offers competitive compensation with equity participation, comprehensive health coverage, unlimited vacation, a $1,500 annual professional development fund, and has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years. You will work from Kepler’s Toronto office alongside a team of mission-driven innovators shaping the future of space connectivity.