Corporate General Counsel

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

GENERAL COUNSEL - EL SEGUNDO, CA
The General Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor to the company and is responsible for leading all legal affairs. This role partners closely with the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors to manage risk, ensure compliance, and enable strategic growth.
This is a full-time onsite opportunity based out of El Segundo.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as primary legal advisor to the CEO and executive team

• Provide practical, business-oriented counsel across all areas of the company

• Translate complex legal matters into clear, actionable guidance

• Advise the Board of Directors on governance matters and fiduciary obligations

• Oversee corporate records, governance policies, and Board materials

• Ensure compliance with corporate formalities and applicable laws

• Assist company with reaching milestone of FAA Certification for Flight OS

• Oversee drafting, negotiation, and execution of customer, vendor, and partnership agreements

• Lead legal aspects of strategic transactions, including M&A, investments, and joint ventures

• Support financing transactions and capital raises

• Manage litigation strategy and outside counsel relationships

• Oversee dispute resolution and claims management

• Advise leadership on employment law, executive compensation, and workforce matters

• Oversee policies, investigations, and employment-related risk mitigation

• Advise leadership on company matters such as corporate governance, export control, and intellectual property

• Support business negotiations, review, and draft agreements and contracts

• Ensure legal compliance for safety matters, consumer protection, real estate, employee relations, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of legal experience.

• Commercial contract experience: customers, vendors, etc.

• Corporate Governance experience (equity options, board, financing round, IPOs, SEC)–with prior start-up experience

• FAA/FCC regulatory experience

• Export control/compliance experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills–able to communicate “bottom line” as well as nuance; ability to build consensus across varying people and groups

• Ability to multi-task across widely varying subjects and shifting time demands

• Willingness to roll up sleeves and do whatever needs to be done

• A team player offering wise counsel who understands that just because we can, doesn’t mean we should

• Ability to work with team to find solutions, not just “no”

• Willingness to take on and learn new subject matter as the business needs change and grow

• Great attitude to improve processes to serve people

• Self starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision to influence organization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• IP experience–patents, trademarks, trade secrets–experience with NDAs

• Employment law experience–drafting policies, investigations

• Commercial leasing–particularly in aviation space

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility

• Salary: $275,000 - $300,000

• Valuable stock option plan

• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans

• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.

• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.

WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.