### Who you are
- JD or LLB degree with license to practice law in Ontario (or eligibility to be licensed)
- 5+ years of relevant experience in related legal and compliance functions
- Exceptional judgment and integrity
- Strong negotiator and communicator, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences and effectively engage with stakeholders at various levels
- Willingness to work on projects of all types and resourcefulness to bring legal expertise on a variety of topics
- Demonstrated ability to independently draft and negotiate a range of commercial and technology contracts
- Expertise in export controls and international trade law
- Demonstrated expertise in Canadian CGP and U.
S. ITAR/EAR frameworks
- Experience acting as a Designated Official under the CGP or equivalent role
- Experience in the aerospace, satellite, or defense industry
- Familiarity with OFAC sanctions, dual-use technology, and international treaties
- Privacy and data protection experience
- Bilingual (English/French) is an asset
- Security clearance or eligibility to obtain one ### What the job involves
- As Senior Legal Counsel – Technology & Trade Compliance, this isn’t your typical legal position. At Kepler, you’ll be embedded in a fast-moving team, helping to shape how we operate globally by balancing legal precision with bold innovation
- You’ll provide hands-on legal expertise across a vast array of commercial agreements and government engagements, all while supporting cutting-edge space technology projects
- As we push the boundaries of space-based connectivity,



your work will ensure Kepler remains not only compliant but competitive in a highly regulated and technically complex landscape
- Your decisions will directly influence how we launch, partner, build, and operate globally
- Draft, negotiate, and review a wide variety of commercial and technology contracts, including NDAs, software licenses, supplier/vendor agreements, and customer agreements
- Support Kepler’s intellectual property strategy development
- Serve as a legal point of contact for engineering, project management, business development, regulatory, and supply chain teams for contracting and operational legal issues
- Support negotiations and compliance for government contracts and funding agreements in Canada (ISED, CSA), the United States (NASA, SDA), and Europe (ESA)
- Review and advise on flow down requirements, IP provisions, export controls, and other government terms
- Provide legal support on RFP responses, grant applications, and strategic proposals, working closely with business development and program teams
- Provide strategic legal counsel to internal teams on contractual and governance matters
- Advise on legal matters across a broad range of corporate initiatives, coordinating with external counsel as needed
- Support Kepler’s internal compliance programs, including those related to privacy, data governance, and information security
- Draft and maintain internal legal procedures, manuals, and compliance protocols
- Contribute to team knowledge-sharing and build scalable legal operations and document templates, leveraging Kepler’s AI solutions ### Perks
- Unlimited Vacation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Stock Options
- Flexible & Hybrid Work Options
- Professional Development

📌 Senior Legal Counsel (Toronto)
🏢 KEPLER
📍 Toronto