Legal Associate

• On site
• Bangalore
• Apply by: 30 Mar 2026

About the company

OrbitAID Aerospace is building the foundation for a new era of on-orbit servicing and refueling, enabling satellites to operate longer, maneuver more freely, and deliver greater value in space. At the core of this vision is the development of standardized docking and refueling technologies and a future network of orbital fuel stations, transforming how spacecraft are designed, launched, and sustained in orbit.
Our long-term goal is to make space operations more flexible, resilient, and sustainable—where satellites are serviced, upgraded, and refueled rather than replaced. We are a small, driven team that values strong engineering fundamentals, ownership, and hands-on problem solving. At OrbitAID, you’ll work closely across disciplines, move quickly from concept to hardware and software, and contribute directly to building the space infrastructure that will power the next generation of missions.

 

Role Overview

The Legal Associate supports the company’s space activities by providing legal and policy guidance across satellite missions and space operations. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with national and international space laws, supporting licensing and regulatory approvals, and tracking evolving space policy frameworks that impact commercial space missions.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Support compliance with national and international space laws, regulations, and treaties applicable to satellite and space operations
• Assist in securing and maintaining regulatory licenses and authorizations for satellite missions, launches, and spectrum usage
• Conduct legal and policy research on emerging space regulations, sustainability guidelines, and governance frameworks
• Monitor changes in global and national space policies and assess potential legal and operational impacts
• Support preparation, review, and submission of regulatory filings, compliance reports, and policy documentation. 
• Coordinate with engineering, mission design, and operations teams to ensure technical plans align with regulatory requirements
• Assist in engagements with regulators, government agencies, and policy bodies
• Support internal legal assessments related to risk, liability, compliance, and operational readiness

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in space law or any technology law. 
• Demonstrated interest or academic background in space policy and space regulations. 
• Familiarity with international space treaties (Outer Space Treaty, Liability Convention, Registration Convention)
• Understanding of contract law principles applicable to commercial activities. 
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
• Familiarity with export control and import regulations applicable to aerospace and space technologies
• Basic knowledge of cross-border commercial transactions and international trade compliance

 

Preferred / Highly Desired Skills

• Knowledge of spectrum management and frequency coordination processes
• Exposure to national space regulatory authorities and licensing regimes
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear legal and policy guidance
• Familiarity with risk allocation provisions including liability, indemnity, force majeure, insurance, and limitation of liability clauses
• Exposure to government contracting frameworks and public procurement regulations
• Understanding of IP ownership, licensing, and technology sharing provisions in aerospace contracts

 

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree or specialized coursework in Space Law, International Law, or Public Policy
• Participation in space policy initiatives, think tanks, or publications