Legal Intern

Astroscale U.S. is dedicated to the global Astroscale vision of ensuring the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations.  Astroscale U.S. Inc. is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions — including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal and refueling — for the U.S. government and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Astroscale U.S. applies world-class rendezvous, proximity operations and docking capabilities, mission design, policy, and economics expertise to solve the complex challenges our customers face. 

Astroscale U.S. Inc. is looking for a Legal Intern to join us for Summer 2025. All summer internships are paid and nominally run from May to September in Denver, CO. 

• Under the direction of the General Counsel and Sr. Corporate Counsel, support corporate and space law needs across in-house legal domains (regulatory compliance, contracts, IP, space policy, etc.).
• Review contracts, bids and proposals, and internal documents and records.
• Perform legal research, analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and draft legal memoranda.
• Support implementation of corporate, national security, and regulatory compliance procedures and draft internal guidance materials (including evaluation of legal and compliance tools, procedures, and best practices).
• Assist Policy teams with space policy legislation and regulatory research and analysis.
• Support external engagements, including presentations, speaker notes, and other logistics.
• Gain experience from and interact with team members across policy, government relations, program management, engineering, business development, business operations, and marketing & communications.

• Must be enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) degree program from an accredited law school in the United States.
• Coursework, training, or experience related to your internship.
• Fantastic communication skills: oral and written.

Deadline to apply is February 2, 2025.

Pay rate: $29 per hour

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered, export control compliant company, as such applicants should be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.

Astroscale U.S. is committed to creating a diverse environment and we pursue and embrace a variety of thinking, beliefs, and ways of life that are international, open-minded, and inclusive.