About Us
SkyServe is sensor agnostic "Insights-as-a-Service" edge computing platform on-board satellites, providing inferences to industries, system integrator, and geospatial developers.
Position Overview
SkyServe is looking for a proactive Legal Associate to support its growing commercial and regulatory footprint. This role will work closely with leadership and business teams to ensure contracts, compliance, and legal frameworks enable scale, innovation, and global collaboration in the space-tech ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and operational agreements, ensuringlegal robustness, risk balance, and business alignment.Support compliance with Indian and international legal and regulatory regimes, includingcorporate laws, contract and civil law principles, and space-sector–related frameworks.Collaborate with Finance and leadership on transaction-related legal due diligence, riskassessments, and documentation for investments, fundraising, and strategic initiatives.Partner with leadership, HR, business, engineering, and operations teams to provide practicallegal inputs that support informed decision-making.Build, standardize, and continuously improve contract templates, legal playbooks, SOPs, andknowledge repositories to improve efficiency and consistency.Assist in managing and safeguarding intellectual property assets, including contractualprotections for digital, technical, and physical deliverables.Own and manage end-to-end contract lifecycle processes, using legal-tech tools andautomation platforms where applicable.Conduct legal research and analysis on evolving international policies, regulations, andtreaties relevant to space, satellite services, and emerging technologies.Contribute to internal compliance programs, reviews, and awareness initiatives, includingtrainings and audits.Provide ad-hoc legal support on strategic, operational, and governance matters as theorganization scales.What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Law (3-year LLB or 5-year integrated program) from a recognizeduniversity.3–5 years of post-qualification experience, either in a law firm or as part of an in-house legalteam; experience in technology, aerospace, or space-adjacent sectors is a strong plus.Demonstrated strength in contract drafting, negotiations, and compliance advisory.Working knowledge or exposure to Space Law, International Law, and UN or multilateralframeworks is advantageous.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate legal complexityinto business-friendly guidance.Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments, with the ability to manageambiguity, multiple priorities, and tight timelines.Genuine interest in space technology, innovation-led businesses, and global regulatorydevelopments.Why Join Us
Opportunity to work at the intersection of law, technology, and space innovation.High-ownership role with exposure to leadership and strategic initiatives.Dynamic environment where legal is a business enabler, not just a support function.
